MANILA (August 30) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that jeepney and tricycle drivers will soon be part of the beneficiaries of the government’s ₱20 per kilogram rice program, “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na,” beginning September 16. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the expansion was agreed upon with Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon … [Read more...] about DA to include jeepney, tricycle drivers in ₱20 Rice Program starting Sept. 16
Palace hits back at VP Sara Duterte: ‘Self-serving lies, pure ambition’
MANILA (August 21) – Malacañang on Thursday blasted Vice President Sara Duterte over her latest remarks abroad, accusing her of weaving “self-serving lies” against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and pursuing “selfish ambition” to topple him from power. “Lahat ng kwento niya ay para siraan ang Pangulo dahil nais niyang pababain ito sa pwesto at siya ang maging pangulo. … [Read more...] about Palace hits back at VP Sara Duterte: ‘Self-serving lies, pure ambition’
PBBM launches drainage clean-up drive in Metro Manila
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday launched the drainage clean-up drive in Metro Manila to de-clog heavily silted waterways that cause the perennial flooding in the country’s metropolis during the rainy season. The initiative, dubbed as “Bayanihan sa Estero” Program, targets the completion of clean-up activities on 23 identified esteros that have … [Read more...] about PBBM launches drainage clean-up drive in Metro Manila
Comelec urges public to join nationwide voter registration
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging the public, especially new and first-time voters, to take part in the nationwide voter registration that began on Friday. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia reported a strong turnout at the offices of election officers, satellite registration sites across the country, and the Special Register Anywhere/Anytime … [Read more...] about Comelec urges public to join nationwide voter registration
PH urges Peaceful Resolution in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
MANILA (July 27) – The Philippines has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between ASEAN members Thailand and Cambodia, urging a peaceful resolution in line with international law. In a statement late Saturday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines supports efforts to de-escalate tensions and is willing to help restore peace between the two … [Read more...] about PH urges Peaceful Resolution in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
