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The government is carefully studying its next move following the Supreme Court (SC) decision upholding the constitutionality of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) while excluding Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).“We’re still studying it,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. told reporters on Friday when asked to comment on calls to suspend…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other relevant government agencies to ensure the welfare of first responders.Speaking during the aid distribution at the Ilagan City Community Center, President Marcos thanked the first responders anew who endured physical pain and other challenges to ensure the…
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Two Catholic bishops in the Bicol region are warning the public about social media accounts using their identities to solicit donations following recent typhoons. The Archdiocese of Caceres shared a screenshot this week of a fake Facebook account using Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon’s name and photo. The archdiocese advised the public to report the account…
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The Indonesian government is not asking the Philippines for any favor in exchange for the impending repatriation of convicted overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega clarified on Wednesday. “There are a lot of speculations as to what the return or what was the condition. The Indonesians have not…
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has sought for closer consultations with the government to strengthen its early warning system in light of the recent typhoons in the country. During a courtesy call to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, JICA President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko commended the government for its “exemplary performance” in managing…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the groundbreaking of the “Meralco Terra Solar Project,” considered as the largest integrated solar and battery storage facility in the world. In his speech during the ceremony in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, President Marcos highlighted the importance of the solar project expected to power over two million…
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Philippines’ Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) between the two countries in a ceremony held at Camp Aguinaldo on Monday, marking another significant stride in the enduring Philippines-U.S. alliance. Reinforcing the two countries’ commitment…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to strengthening the longstanding alliance between the Philippines and the United States. On Tuesday morning, President Marcos extended his congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump during a “productive congratulatory call.” Speaking on the sidelines of the aid distribution event in Catanduanes, President Marcos reflected on his…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday handed over PhP50 million to the provincial government of Catanduanes for its immediate recovery from the impact of Super Typhoon Pepito. President Marcos directed various government agencies for the immediate provision of relief goods, shelter assistance, and restoration of communication and power systems disabled by after Pepito. Upon…
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The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional Php196 million ($3.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Tropical Storm Trami. Through this assistance, USAID will support logistics and provide clean water, sanitation, shelter, and cash assistance to help residents…
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