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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for posterity with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Isidro Lapeña, Agriculture Secretary William Dar, Mindanao Development Authority Chair Emmanuel Piñol and some of the local government officials in attendance during the ceremonial distribution of agricultural assistance to the farmers of Region 12 at the Pigcawayan Municipal Gymnasium in Cotabato on January 10, 2020. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for posterity with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Isidro Lapeña, Agriculture Secretary William Dar, Mindanao Development Authority Chair Emmanuel Piñol and some of the local government officials in attendance during the ceremonial distribution of agricultural assistance to the farmers of Region 12 at the Pigcawayan Municipal Gymnasium in Cotabato on January 10, 2020.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for posterity with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Isidro Lapeña, Agriculture Secretary William Dar, Mindanao Development Authority Chair Emmanuel Piñol and some of the local government officials in attendance during the ceremonial distribution of agricultural assistance to the farmers of Region 12 at the Pigcawayan Municipal Gymnasium in Cotabato on January 10, 2020. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

PBBM wants fund for ‘life-changing’ projects back
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is intent on recovering funds for foreign-assisted projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday.
Japan seeks stronger security, global affairs ties with PH
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday.
Big dams PBBM’s funding priority
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. committed to provide adequate funds for the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to support the country's irrigation programs. In a meeting with NIA officials at Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, President Marcos emphasized the importance of constructing large dams not only for irrigation but also for other purposes.
PBBM vows funding for building of PH institute for virology, vaccine
Recognizing the importance of preparing for another possible global pandemic, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed strong support for the continued construction of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) building.
PBBM expresses optimism in sustaining PH-US ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism in maintaining the strong and dynamic relationship between the Philippines and the United States, even beyond the leadership change in the US.
PBBM to DBM: Restore DOT’s PhP400-M branding budget
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to reinstate the PhP400 million branding budget for the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Courtesy call on the President by His Excellency Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of the Republic of India
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed the intention to elevate the ties between the Philippines and India the bilateral relations amid the current geopolitical condition.
DICT told to focus on Common Tower Program
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy to prioritize the department’s Common Tower Program (CTP).
PBBM wants DSWD programs removed from unprogrammed appropriation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants to exclude programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the unprogrammed appropriation next year.