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Sec. Bong Go Visits Fire Victims in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City
After visiting the fire victims in Quezon City on May 13, 2018, Sec. Bong Go proceeded to Barangay Tambo in Parañaque City to inspect the condition of the hundreds of affected familes in a fire incident which destroyed homes and claimed six lives. Sec. Go visited and extended financial assistance to the casualties in Paranaque fire. He condoled with Marlon Amata whose wife Anna and children Jake and Angelo perished in the tragedy as well as with Josesel Canaria whose wife Mary and children Jomarie and Daniel died in the incident. He then visited the victim who was diagnosed with diarrhea. He also led the distribution of the relief goods to the victims composed of food packs, hygiene kits, and cash assistance. Sec. Go also gave the assurance that the Duterte administration is ready to help return their lives to normalcy. After delivering a message, Sec. Go, in his regular "Sapatos ni Sap, Tsinelas Ka Swap," gave his pair of shoes to a fire victim. This has become the practice of Sec. Go everytime he visits fire victims across the country. Joining Sec. Go are Presidential Communications and Operations Secretary Martin Andanar and officials from the Department of Social Welfare and Development and Department of Health and the National Housing Authority.

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.