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PBBM presides over a meeting with members of the private sector to discuss updates on the Kapatid Angat Lahat for Agricultural Program (KALAP)
Nanguna si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa pagpupulong kasama ang mga kinatawan ng pribadong sektor upang talakayin ang mga update sa Kapatid Angat Lahat for Agricultural Program (KALAP) kahapon, ika-25 ng Abril 2023. Sa pagpupulong, inilahad ni PBBM ang kanyang kagustuhang magbigay ng mas maayos na paraan upang matugunan ang mga mahahalagang isyu sa aspeto ng ekonomiya, sosyal, at pangkapaligiran sa sektor ng agrikultura. Binigyang-diin din niya ang kahalagahan ng Public-Private Partnership sa pagkamit ng sustainable development at pagbabago sa sektor ng agrikultura. Nagbigay naman ang pribadong sektor ng iba't ibang rekomendasyon upang mapabuti ang sektor ng agrikultura sa bansa. Kasama sa mga rekomendasyon ang pagpapabuti ng programa sa pautang at pagpapautang sa mga magsasaka, tamang implementasyon ng mga batas sa Agri-Agra, teknikal na pagsasanay para sa mga magsasaka, at pagkakaroon ng mas maraming post-harvest facilities sa bansa.

After thorough review and scrutiny, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the 2025 national budget on Monday. The 2025 national budget, initially amounting to PhP6.352 trillion was reduced to PhP6.326 trillion following the veto of PhP194 billion worth of line items deemed inconsistent with the administration’s priority programs.

President Marcos Leads the 128th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Heroism at Rizal Park
President Marcos Leads the 128th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Heroism at Rizal Park

President Marcos Jr. confers with the Executive Secretary, the Economic Cluster (DOF, DBM, and NEDA) and the Secretary of Public Works and Highways while reviewing the proposed national budget for next year. The printed copy of the spending measure was received late Friday afternoon. President Marcos Jr. hopes to act on the measure before the year ends.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain steadfast in upholding its core values. The President made the call as he led the celebration of the 89th anniversary of the AFP in Quezon City on Friday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism on the strengthening partnership between the Philippines and Japan on defense, security and economic concerns. “I’m very optimistic of the continuing strengthening of our partnership not only in terms of defense and security but even in the economic [area],” President Marcos said in a courtesy call of Japan’s National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo at the Malacañan Palace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the historic unveiling of the first Philippine polymer banknote series on Thursday. The President described the introduction of the polymer banknotes as a groundbreaking step embodying the nation’s strength, ingenuity, and forward momentum.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday recognized outgoing Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General Lieutenant General Stephen P. Parreño. In his speech, President Marcos highlighted Parreño’s commitment to “Accelerate PAF with Excellence” imbued by the institution’s values of competence, professionalism, and responsiveness.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened with Executive Secretary Bersamin, DOF Secretary Ralph Recto, DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan to review the 2025 national budget, ensuring alignment with key development priorities.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the transformative impact of new infrastructure projects during the ceremonial signing of five initiatives of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete and Siargao.