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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte raises the Philippine Flag as he leads the 124th Philippine Independence Day celebration themed “Kalayaan 2022: Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas” in Rizal Park, Manila on June 12, 2022.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte raises the Philippine Flag as he leads the 124th Philippine Independence Day celebration themed "Kalayaan 2022: Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas" in Rizal Park, Manila on June 12, 2022. The President is joined by Manila Mayor-Elect Honey Lacuna, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Andres Centino, and NHCP Chairperson Rene Escalante. ROBINSON NIÑAL/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families of continuous support from the government in recognition of their sacrifices and contribution to the nation’s economy.