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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte affixes his signature as he approves the bill amending the Public Service Act during the ceremonial signing and presentation of various enacted laws at the Malacañang Palace on March 21, 2022.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte affixes his signature on the bill amending the Public Service Act during the ceremonial signing and presentation of various enacted laws at the Malacañang Palace on March 21, 2022. Joining the President are Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, and Senator Christopher Lawrence Go. Witnessing the ceremonial signing are Senators Imee Marcos, and Sherwin Gatchalian, Representatives Sharon Garin, Ron Salo, Bernadette Herrera-Dy, Jose Enrique Garcia, Kristine Singson-Meehan, Jumel Anthony Espino, and Florida Robes, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Environment and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Jim Sampulna, Competition Commission Chair Arsenio Balisacan, Information and Communications Technology Acting Secretary Emmanuel Caintic, Public Works and Highways Acting Secretary Roger Mercado, Legislative Affairs Acting Presidential Adviser Luzverfeda Pascual, Cabinet Secretary Melvin Matibag, Anti-Red Tape Authority Secretary Jeremiah Belgica, Telecommunications Commission Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, Communications Operations Office Secretary and Spokesperson Martin Andanar, Labor and Employment Undersecretary Benjo Benavides, and Police Chief General Dionardo Carlos. KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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.
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.
