Senate Approves PENCAS Bill, Aiming to Integrate Ecosystem Value into Policy...
Manila – The Senate has passed the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act with unanimous support, marking a significant step toward integrating environmental considerations into national policy and decision-making. Sena...
Senator Dela Rosa: Decision on ICC Cooperation Depends on President Marcos
Manila – Senator Ronald dela Rosa stated that the decision to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity during former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs rests solely with Presi...
DSWD and Misamis Oriental Forge Partnership as Model for LGU Collaboration
Cagayan de Oro City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the government of Misamis Oriental have entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. DSWD Secretary Rex...
DTI Announces EU Parliament’s Support for 4-Year Extension of EU GSP+
Makati City – Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual revealed that the European Parliament has shown support for the proposed four-year extension of the Generalized System of Preference Plus (GSP+) trade agreement with the Philippines. This agree...
President Marcos Clarifies MIF Rules Unchanged, Asserts Government’s Control
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed concerns regarding the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) during his attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. On Saturday, he firmly dismissed the notion that rules...
President Marcos Urges APEC to Amplify Actions Against Poverty and Inequality
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - During the concluding day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for increased efforts among member nations to foster job creation and tackle poverty and inequality i...
President Marcos Concludes APEC Summit, Continues US Visit in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday (Manila time), following his participation in the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco. The President's plane touc...
President Marcos Oversees Response to Davao Occidental Earthquake from US
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reassured the Filipino public of his active involvement in monitoring the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, despite being in the United States for the As...
Filipino Chess Prodigies Shine in Round 5 of FIDE World Youth...
MONTESILVANO, ITALY - Filipino FIDE Masters Mark Jay Bacojo and Christian Gian Karlo Arca achieved significant victories in their fifth-round matches at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championships, held at the Pala Dean Martin Centro Congressi in Montesil...
President Marcos and TikTok Collaborate on ‘Edutainment’ Initiative for Philippine MSMEs
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has entered into a partnership with the video hosting service TikTok to launch an 'edutainment' initiative, a blend of education and entertainment designed to support micro, small, and mediu...
President Marcos and Xi Jinping Discuss Fishing Rights and Tension Reduction...
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - In a significant diplomatic engagement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed approaches to ease tensions in the South China Sea, focusing particularly on fishing rights. The discussion...
President Marcos Seeks to Strengthen Philippines-Peru Relations, Invited to Lima in...
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed his commitment to enhancing the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Peru. This intention was discussed during his meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on t...