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PBBM leads first Economy and Development Council Meeting
Sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aprubado sa unang miting ng Economy and Development Council ang 10-year extension ng water concession agreements ng Maynilad at Manila Water para matiyak ang tuloy-tuloy na suplay ng malinis na tubig sa NCR at karatig-probinsya. Inaprubahan din ang dalawang major infrastructure projects: ang PhP27.7B Farm-to-Market Bridges Development Program, at ang PhP5.1B na Liloan Bridge Construction Project sa Southern Leyte.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for stronger teamwork between national and local governments, saying that helping the people should go beyond politics. In a “meet and greet” with newly elected local chief executives on Wednesday, President Marcos assured local government units (LGUs) of his administration’s full support for their programs and initiatives.
Stressing the importance of accessible healthcare, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the turnover of 387 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to local government officials in Luzon on Wednesday to ensure the safe and timely transport of patients.
Students, teachers, health workers, and local leaders have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the free public Wi-Fi initiative, which aims to provide reliable and accessible internet in public places, benefiting schools, barangay halls, and health centers.
With internet access now a basic necessity for work, school, business, and daily life, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the grand launch of the Phases 2 and 3 of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) project, emphasizing the government’s push to deliver fast, reliable, and accessible internet to all Filipinos—especially those in far-flung and underserved communities.
Acknowledging the vital role of the coconut processing industry in driving economic growth and creating local employment, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally conveyed his support for its continued participation in national development on Friday.
As part of the administration’s efforts to enhance the Philippines’ fishery production and exports, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed his support for the private sector, particularly those engaged in export activities.
Reinforcing the government’s campaign on inclusive growth and sustainable fisheries development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the turnover of PhP22.85 million worth of livelihood support for fisherfolk in General Santos City and nearby coastal communities.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to deepen and strengthen cooperation with Canada, particularly in the areas of trade, defense, and the promotion of regional peace and stability.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly welcomed distinguished business leaders from across the region on Thursday who are in Manila to participate in the 14th Asian Business Summit (ABS).
