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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the simultaneous commencement exercises of the Philippine Military Academy "Masidlawin" Class of 2020 and the Philippine National Police Academy "Mandayug" Class of 2020 at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang, Manila on May 22, 2020. The commencement exercises were held online while proper social distancing protocols were observed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the simultaneous commencement exercises of the Philippine Military Academy “Masidlawin” Class of 2020 and the Philippine National Police Academy “Mandayug” Class of 2020 at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang, Manila on May 22, 2020
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the simultaneous commencement exercises of the Philippine Military Academy "Masidlawin" Class of 2020 and the Philippine National Police Academy "Mandayug" Class of 2020 at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang, Manila on May 22, 2020. The commencement exercises were held online while proper social distancing protocols were observed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

PBBM: Sustain reforms after PH ‘grey list’ exit
President Marcos on Monday urged government agencies to implement stronger law enforcement and a resilient financial system to ensure the Philippines never returns to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
PBBM honors cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Merit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday posthumously honored four extraordinary Filipinos—undeniably icons in their respective fields—whose lasting contributions have significantly shaped Philippine culture, particularly in cinema, the arts, music, and the culinary landscape.
PBBM renews commitment to supporting workers’ growth, prosperity
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the growth and prosperity of Filipino laborers — not only as a duty, but as a gesture of respect and gratitude.
PH, New Zealand ink military pact to boost defense ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday witnessed the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand, a legal framework enabling the countries’ militaries to conduct joint activities and exercises.
PBBM thanks Japan for PH dev’t commitments
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday conveyed his sincere appreciation to Japan for its “enduring commitment” to supporting his administration’s development priorities. President Marcos affirmed the Philippines’ “sustained commitment” to further strengthening the enduring and strategic partnership with Japan, the Philippines’ second-largest economic partner and a major source of trade, investment, and development assistance.
PBBM vows to strengthen strategic ties with Japan
President Marcos reaffirmed to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru the Philippine commitment to deepen ties in diplomatic, political, security, and defense cooperation as both nations approach 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
PBBM optimistic on strategic diplomacy with Japan, peace in Indo-Pacific
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism for enhanced regional collaboration and the continued strengthening of diplomatic ties in the Indo-Pacific to promote peace, prosperity, and long-term stability in the region.
PBBM to PNPA grads: ‘Let our people feel your presence’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) “Sinaglawin” Class of 2025 to be the guiding light the country needs to meet its citizens’ daily needs.
PBBM, FL in Pope Francis’ funeral: A gesture of deep respect
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to arrive tomorrow (Monday) after attending Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, which he described as “a gesture of deep respect.”