Gov't intensifies efforts vs. fake news amid Duterte arrest

THE PRESIDENTIAL Communications Office (PCO) is ramping up measures to combat the spread of misinformation, particularly in light of ongoing discussions surrounding the International Criminal Court's (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.

PBBM vows better internet access in remote E. Visayas areas

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. pledged to improve internet speed and connection in Eastern Visayas, especially in far-flung areas.

Palace eyes deeper probe into Isabela bridge collapse

MALACAÑANG ON Wednesday said it is seeking a deeper investigation into the recent collapse of the newly retrofitted Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province.

NEDA Board OKs P30.5-B school building resiliency project

THE NATIONAL Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, which is chaired by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has approved the PHP30.56-billion project to rebuild and reconstruct calamity-hit school facilities outside Metro Manila.

PCO, social media giants beef up digital defense vs fake news

THE PRESIDENTIAL Communications Office (PCO) has joined hands with giant social media companies in the Philippines to fight misinformation and disinformation.

PBBM donates P80M to AFP hospital in Zamboanga City

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited Camp Navarro General Hospital (CNGH) in Zamboanga City and turned over nearly PHP81-million donations to help improve the military hospital’s services.

P20/kg. rice sold at Kadiwa ng Pangulo in Bicol

SEVERAL PARTICIPATING stalls in the recently held “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” (KNP) program in the Bicol Region sold rice at PHP20 per kg.

DOJ tasks NBI to probe ‘deepfake’ PBBM audio

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to unravel the truth behind a social media content that has been manipulated using deepfake technology to make it appear as if President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is directing the military to act against a particular country.

Marcos, Biden vow to enhance PH-US economic, security ties

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. and United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Manila time) agreed to further strengthen the economic and security partnerships between Manila and Washington DC.

PH, Cambodia to boost rice supply cooperation

THE PHILIPPINES and Cambodia will boost rice supply cooperation, discussed during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on the sidelines of the 50th ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne.

PSAC cites Marcos admin’s ‘quick wins’ in addressing nurse shortage

THE MARCOS administration has made significant strides in addressing the shortage of nurses in the country, Malacañang said Friday.

PBBM vows stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Uganda

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to advance the Philippines’ bilateral relations with Sri Lanka and Uganda, Malacañang said Wednesday.

PH, Namibia seek trade, agri, technical cooperation

THE PHILIPPINES and Namibia have agreed to bolster their trade and industry, agriculture, and technical cooperation, Malacañang said Friday.

PH, Malawi eye agri cooperation, student exchange

THE PHILIPPINES and Malawi have expressed their intent to elevate their bilateral ties by forging a partnership in agriculture and launching a student exchange program, Malacañang said Friday.

India’s GMR Group eyes investment in PH airport, road, energy projects

INDIA'S GMR Group has expressed interest in investing in the Marcos administration’s ambitious “Build Better More” Infrastructure Program, particularly in airport, road and energy projects, Malacañang said Friday.

PCO backs passage of FOI bill into law

AN OFFICIAL of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Monday expressed the agency's all-out support for the passage into law of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bills.

PBBM wants Overseas Employment Certificates free for OFWs

PRESIDENT FERDIAND Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to explore the possibility of making the application for Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) free of charge.

PCO vows to promote 'free media environment'

AS IT marks the 30th World Press Freedom Day, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting a free media environment where journalists can work safely without fear of reprisals.

Marcos to PhilHealth: Ensure expanded dialysis coverage

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday was briefed by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on its short-term plans, including on the expansion of the outpatient hemodialysis package despite the suspension in the increase of its premium rate.