The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani lauded on Monday the Filipino community in Qatar for their unwavering support and effective contribution to the development and progress of his country. “This is my pleasure to take this opportunity to praise the Filipino community residing in the State of Qatar and their effective […]
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Marcos wants old Malacañang buildings to become “new tourism assets”
DAVAO CITY — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has started an initiative of renovating old buildings in Malacañang to turn them into venues for conferences, becoming the newest additions to the tourism assets of the Philippines. In his latest vlog, President Marcos said one of the programs that the government is implementing […]
“Best weekend ever” First Lady says on IG
DAVAO CITY — “Best ever weekend” is how First Lady Liza-Araneta Marcos described her time with her husband, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. i her Instagram post on Sunday. The First Lady uploaded a photo captioned “There’s nothing like spending quality time with your better half. Best weekend ever!” “31 years and counting,” she added. The […]
Marcos to PNPA grads: Make the nation proud of your service
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded the cadet corps of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Class of 2024 to make the Filipino people proud of their services just like how they made their parents and friends proud of their achievements. “We proudly see you today as you parade as students for the last time. […]
Air passengers at NAIA terminal 1 & 2 can enjoy free pure fiber wi-fi
DAVAO CITY — Air passengers at Ninoy Aquino terminals 1 & 2 can now enjoy free pure fiber wi-fi while inside the building. This after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), collaborated with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. and launched a project on Thursday. Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista emphasized the advantages […]
VP Sara graces regional Festival of Talents in Misamis Occidental
DAVAO CITY — Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte personally witnesses the recently concluded Regional Festival of Talents which was held at The Working Congressman Sports & Cultural Center, Tudela, Misamis Occidental. In her message, Duterte said she was happy to attend the opening of the first day of the 2024 Regional Festival of […]
Internet, TV top news sources for Filipinos: survey
MANILA – The Internet is the leading source of political news and current events for Filipinos, based on a Publicus Asia Inc. survey released on Monday. According to the PAHAYAG First Quarter Survey 2024 conducted from March 14 to 18, 65 percent of Filipinos browse the Internet as their main source of news, a trend that […]
About 50K supporters join Maisug rally in Tagum City
DAVAO CITY –Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Al David Uy has estimated about 50,000 supporters join the prayer rally organized by Hugpong ng Maisug at the provincial sports complex on Sunday night. The Mayor’s figure is based on the comparative lists and information shared by local chief executives who joined the rally. The figure […]
PBBM on Duterte: I don’t consider him political enemy
DAVAO CITY — Despite personal attacks by former president Rodrigo Duterte against him, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. clarified that he does not consider his predecessor as a political enemy. “I don’t consider him a political enemy. It takes two to tango. I don’t consider him a political enemy,” President Marcos said. The President made […]
Marcos calls on Muslim community to forge a harmonious society filled with love, prosperity, compassion
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Muslim community to forge a harmonious society filled with love, prosperity and compassion as he extended his warmest greetings in celebration of Eid’l Fitr today, April 10. In his message, President Marcos reminded the Muslim brothers and sisters of the essence of Eid’l Fitr, […]
Marcos rejects Quiboloy’s conditions
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has rejected the conditions set by embattled televangelist Apollo Quiboloy for his surrender in connection with his child abuse cases. “It seems to be a little bit tail wagging the dog na siya ang magbibigay ng kondisyon sa gobyerno doon sa kaso niya, akusado siya (that he […]
Oaminal vows improve welfare, provide support for the reservist battalion
DAVAO CITY — After officially assuming his post as the commander of the 903rd Infantry Reservist Battalion, Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal vowed to throw full support to his unit. A known generous lawyer, Oaminal who was vested a rank as Lieutenant Colonel, vowed to provide uniforms and allowances for the personnel under his command […]
DepEd announces no face-to-face class tomorrow April for all public schools
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) will not require public schools for a face-to-face class tomorrow April 8 but instead implement “asynchronous classes/distance learning” . In an order issued on Sunday, the Education department announced that it will implement “asynchronous classes/distance learning” for all public schools nationwide on Monday (April 8, 2024). Asynchronous […]