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Sec. Bong Go Visits Fire Victims in Pasig
Sec. Bong Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President paid a visit to the fire victims in Pasig City on May 6, 2018 after he was sent by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. He personally checked the condition of the victims from last Friday's fire and heard their concerns on recovery and rebuilding their homes. He then offered assistance and went on to donate his own clothes and shoes while also giving away gift certificates to the victims. Sec. Bong Go even swapped the shoes he was wearing for the slippers of one of the individuals affected by the fire incident. Sec. Bong Go reiterated that he has been accompanying the President in visiting and offering assistance to fire victims since it has been the practice of the President back when he was still mayor. Thus, they are planning to do likewise whenever there victims of fire incidents in Manila. After providing assistance to the victims, Sec. Go then visited the wake of John Paul Lao, the lone casualty in the fire incident. He then committed to cover the plane tickets of the victim's brother, who is based in Davao, so the latter could pay his last respects. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants government agencies to reexamine the administration’s programs contained in the National Expenditure Program (NEP) but were defunded by Congress.
After thorough review and scrutiny, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the 2025 national budget on Monday. The 2025 national budget, initially amounting to PhP6.352 trillion was reduced to PhP6.326 trillion following the veto of PhP194 billion worth of line items deemed inconsistent with the administration’s priority programs.
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.
