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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presents to Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) President Dr. Gregorio Turqueza Jr. a copy of Republic Act No. 11574 or an act converting the ASIST into the University of Abra, during the signing of the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act and presentation of newly enacted laws on various state universities and colleges at the Malacañang Palace on September 10, 2021.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presents to Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) President Dr. Gregorio Turqueza Jr. a copy of Republic Act No. 11574 or an act converting the ASIST into the University of Abra, during the signing of the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act and presentation of newly enacted laws on various state universities and colleges at the Malacañang Palace on September 10, 2021. Witnessing the presentation are House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Commission on Higher Education Chairman Prospero De Vera, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, Senator Imee Marcos, House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Representatives Mark Go and Joseph Bernos, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Secretary Luzveferda Pascual. KARL ALONZO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has sworn in Ariel F. Nepomuceno as the new Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the government agency tasked to intensify efforts to combat smuggling and illicit trade.

Naiturn-over na, sa pamumuno ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., ang 16 mobile soil laboratory (MSL) units na susuporta sa pagpapaganda ng ani sa Nueva Ecija, Apayao, Negros Occidental, Northern Samar, Maguindanao, at Sultan Kudarat. Sa Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, ibinahagi ni PBBM na magkakaroon ang bawat rehiyon ng MSL at iikot ang mga ito upang magabayan ang pagbibigay ng tulong-pansakahan. Dagdag ng Pangulo, layunin ng pamahalaan na magtatag ng permanent soil laboratories at ipagpatuloy ang iba pang suporta sa sektor upang mabawasan pa ang ating pagbili ng imported rice.

In an unprecedented move to expand healthcare access for military veterans, retirees, and their dependents, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the first Veterans Access to Lifetime Optimized Healthcare (VALOR) Clinic at the Fernando Air Base Hospital in Lipa, Batangas.

To ensure that the seized shabu does not find its way back to the streets, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the destruction of confiscated illegal drugs, including nearly PHP9 billion worth of “floating shabu” recently recovered by fishermen off the coasts of northern Luzon.

PBBM wants to immediately lay out measures to protect Filipino families from the impact of tensions in Iran and Israel. This includes assistance through fuel subsidies, cash aid, and other forms of support to keep grocery and fare prices affordable and to ensure economic stability.

Even through a bloodless campaign, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said his administration’s intensified drive against illegal drugs has led to the seizure of PhP62 billion worth of shabu since June 2022.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the construction of additional ports around Lake Lanao to enhance connectivity among the 18 surrounding municipalities and boost local economic activity.

After hearing both the personal and professional concerns of soldiers stationed in Marawi City, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to take concrete steps to improve the welfare of the troops and their families.

In a push for swift action, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the Marawi City General Hospital (MCGH) to open a month ahead of schedule—moving the target from September to August—to urgently restore long-delayed healthcare services and ensure residents can benefit from them without further delay.