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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Meeting with the Filipino Community in Hong Kong
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the meeting with the Filipino community at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong on April 12, 2018, announces that he may fly to Kuwait to formalize the agreement with the Kuwaiti Government which would guarantee the safety and security of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are employed as domestic helpers there. He also ran down the various conditions that he demanded from the Kuwaiti government which includes allowing the Filipinos to have enough resting hours and rest days, possess mobile phones as well as their right to keep their passports with them. VALERIE ESCALERA/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday praised the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for its pioneering efforts to boost digital innovation and economic inclusion through its Bagong Pilipinas Marketplace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered all concerned government agencies to speed up the processing of benefits for members of uniformed services killed in action.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the 83rd anniversary rites of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), hoping the painful lessons of World War II should be learned to attain and maintain peace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) that effective leadership in law enforcement requires commitment to the Constitution and the highest standards of integrity and justice.

PINALAKAS NA AKSYON KONTRA-SMUGGLING
Sa inspeksyon ng nasabat na smuggled electronic vapes sa Maynila, binigyang-pugay ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga ahensya para sa tuloy-tuloy na pagkumpiska ng smuggled goods sa bansa.
Ayon kay PBBM, higit sa epekto ng smuggling sa kita ng gobyerno, ang pinakamahalagang isyu ay ang panganib na maaaring idulot ng mga ilegal na produkto sa kalusugan ng mga mamamayan, lalo na ng mga kabataan.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with H.E. Ahmed Saad Nasser Abdullah Al-Homidi, Ambassador of Qatar to the Philippines, to discuss the status of 17 Filipinos previously detained in Qatar for illegal assembly. Following the meeting, PBBM welcomed the good news that Qatar will not pursue charges against the individuals, will not impose any penalties, and will allow them to return to work.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the launching of a job fair in Antipolo City on Friday for beneficiaries of government aid programs.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged local and foreign tourists to enjoy “experiential tourism” by sampling diverse delicacies as they explored various country regions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that at least 328 low-income barangays will receive funding to establish their respective Child Development Centers (CDCs) this year.