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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. welcomed Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. with Arrival Honors, reaffirming the Philippines' strong diplomatic ties with Palau. Following the ceremonial signing of the Guest Book, the two leaders held a tête-à-tête to discuss key areas of cooperation and regional collaboration.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sworn in on Monday veteran broadcast journalist Jaybee “Jay” Ruiz as Secretary of Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
The Philippines has always chosen peace despite the tension in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made the assertion during the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Liberation of Manila on Saturday.
The President sees the need to form a national task force composed of vital government agencies, along with local government units, to formulate a long-term redevelopment plan for communities affected by the eruption of Kanlaon volcano.
Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang panunumpa ni Vivencio B. Dizon bilang bagong Kalihim ng DOTr ngayong Pebrero 21, 2025.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Negrenses on Thursday that his administration will continue to help people in need by providing employment, state support, and livelihood through a whole-of-government effort.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he expects the Philippines and the Czech Republic to explore more areas of cooperation to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to meet public expectations by ensuring peaceful, credible, and orderly elections on May 12.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with implementing agencies of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act to discuss cutting down smuggling and stabilizing prices. The President emphasized the importance of the meeting, noting that it plays a vital role in the government’s efforts to control prices, particularly those of food products. The Department of Energy (DOE) also briefed the President on the coal policy for coal-fired power plants and mining of indigenous coal. President Marcos emphasized that ensuring a sufficient power supply is a priority for safeguarding the socioeconomic welfare of the people.
