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PBBM meets with implementing agencies of the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act
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.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism on Saturday that the country could hit this year the gross national income (GNI) per capita range set by the World Bank for it to reach upper middle-income country (UMIC) status.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Friday to discuss the guidelines for programs and projects under the 2025 national budget.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos on Wednesday honored ‘The Voice’ USA Season 26 Grand Champion Sofronio Vasquez for bringing pride to the country.

Reinforcing the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Filipino seafarers, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Wednesday, three months after the law’s enactment.

The Department of Budget Management (DBM) has tapped the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and key local media organizations to enhance communication efforts and promote the principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

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.