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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presents to Agusan Del Sur College of Agriculture (ASSCAT) President Dr. Joy Capistrano a copy of Republic Act No. 11586 or an act converting ASSCAT into the Agusan del Sur State University, 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 Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) Institutional Quality Assurance Director Riza Reyteran a copy of Republic Act No. 11587 or an act converting OMSC into the Occidental Mindoro State University, 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, House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Representatives Josephine Ramirez-Sato and Mark Go, and Presidential Legislative Liaison Secretary Luzveferda Pascual. KARL ALONZO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

The Philippines, the US, and Japan vowed on Monday to continue working together to enhance and deepen trilateral ties, particularly in the areas of economic, maritime, and technology cooperation.

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.