President vows to improve irrigation systems, boost agri support

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday vowed to intensify efforts to improve irrigation systems and expand agricultural support programs across the country.

PH reaps USD70-B investments from PBBM foreign trips

THE PHILIPPINES is back on track as a destination for foreign investors.

Already more than USD70 billion in foreign investments have been secured by the Marcos administration for various high-value and job-generating projects since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. embarked on a mission to lure investors to the country.

Marcos vows to build new Isabela bridge, says old design ‘very weak’

THE GOVERNMENT will construct a new bridge in Isabela province, following the collapse of Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Thursday.

NGPA positions PH as ‘leading model of transparency in Asia’: PBBM

THE NEW Government Procurement Act (NGPA) has made the Philippines a “leading model of transparency in Asia and a pioneer in open governance in the world,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday.

Marcos urges Tesla to manufacture EVs in PH

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Monday encouraged Tesla to consider manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines as part of efforts to adopt a sustainable transport system and reduce carbon emissions.

Marcos OKs higher gratuity pay for COS, JO workers

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has approved the grant of a higher yearend gratuity pay for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government for fiscal year 2024.

PBBM inks CREATE MORE bill into law to spur more investments

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act to promote the Philippines as a prime investment destination.

Marcos inks laws on PH Maritime Zones, Archipelagic Sea Lanes

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed laws declaring the maritime zones under Philippine jurisdiction and designating sea lanes in the country for foreign vessels and aircraft.

Marcos signs new law to address jobs mismatch, enhance career dev’t

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. signed into law on Thursday the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act to address the critical issue of underemployment in the country.

Marcos tasks gov’t agencies: Beef up disaster preparedness, response

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Monday directed concerned government agencies to strengthen their disaster preparedness and response efforts after the recent spate of typhoons.

PBBM's approval, trust ratings rise slightly; VP Sara sees decline

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr.'s satisfaction and trust ratings saw a slight increase in October, a survey by polling firm Tangere showed on Monday.

PBBM stresses openness, cooperation in SCS issue

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Friday stressed the need for openness and cooperation among claimant states to manage tensions in the South China Sea (SCS).

Sandiganbayan junks P276-M civil case vs. Marcoses

THE SANDIGANBAYAN has dismissed a PHP276-million civil case against the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and their associate Roman Cruz Jr. due to inordinate delay and violation of due process.

PBBM welcomes P2.9-B investment of Thai fiber cement firm

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has welcomed the plan of SHERA Public Company Ltd. to invest PHP2.9 billion in the Philippines for the production of fiber cement building materials for local and export markets.

PBBM vows to bring Lab for All medical services to isolated areas

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday pledged that the current administration would make sure that the “Lab for All” Project, which offers free medical services to Filipinos in need, will reach the 7,063 geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the country.

DICT told to prioritize connectivity in remote, isolated areas

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to prioritize establishing connectivity in remote and isolated areas across the country.

PBBM inks law creating 3 Shari'a judicial districts, 12 circuit courts

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act (RA) 12018, creating three more Shari'a judicial districts and 12 circuit courts across the country.

Senate approves EBET Act, LPD Industry Act

TWO SIGNIFICANT bills were approved by the Senate on Monday with both garnering 19 affirmative votes, zero negative, and zero abstentions.

Marcos eyes nuclear energy tie-up with UAE power firm

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. is hoping that the Philippines could land a partnership with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) as the government looks to add nuclear energy into the country’s energy mix.

Marcos vows to continue improving PH maritime education

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday vowed to continue pushing for the advancement of maritime education in the country.