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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte strikes his signature pose with Israeli medical experts during the courtesy call on the President at the Malacañang Palace on June 24, 2021.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte strikes his signature pose with Israeli medical experts during the courtesy call on the President at the Malacañang Palace on June 24, 2021. The medical experts are Ichilov Medical Center Deputy Director General Dr. Avraham Ben Zaken, Salomon Levid and Elstein Ltd Logistics and Operations Manager Dr. Adam Nicholas Segal, and Healthcare Policy and Innovation Consultant Dr. Dafna Segol. Accompanying them is Israeli Deputy Chief of Mission to the Philippines Mr. Nir Balzam while the President is joined by Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (PAPRU) and National Task Force against Coronavirus Disease-2019 (NTF COVID-19) chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr., Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, and Presidential Spokesperson Herminio "Harry" Roque Jr. TOTO LOZANO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, a US-trained orthopedic surgeon with 35 years of experience in hospital management, today took his oath as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) before President Ferdinand R. Marcos in simple rites at Malacanang Palace.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) members to translate party principles into concrete programs and initiatives to improve Filipinos’ living conditions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday urged government senior and mid-level executives to promote transparency and good governance.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude to Gustavo González, the outgoing United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator to the Philippines, for his contributions to strengthening relations between the Philippines and the UN.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated the new P2.55 billion runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the first and only parallel runway in the Philippines.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to work closely with local government units (LGUs) in implementing vital transportation and connectivity projects.

Leaders from the Visayas region have reaffirmed their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his vision for national progress.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the country’s lawyers to act as “agents of justice” by committing to truth and fairness, upholding the highest professional standards, and embracing ideals of integrity and service.

The government has strengthened its programs to reskill and upskill Filipino workers, making them more competitive and enhancing their chances of securing quality jobs, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.