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PBBM signs 2025 budget, vetoes PhP194-B projects
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. Read more here

PBBM urges APT to boost food reserves amid threats from climate change
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to boost its staple food reserves to better prepare for crises threatening food security.
PBBM seeks Canada’s support for PH’s G7 position
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday sought the support and endorsement of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the Philippines’ position in the Group of Seven (G7).
PBBM reaffirms support for ASEAN-Japan partnership
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that the Philippines will continue to support an enduring ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.
PBBM welcomes launching of ASEAN-ROK Comprehensive Strategic Partner initiative
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Thursday the launching of the Comprehensive Strategic Partner initiative between the ASEAN and Republic of Korea (ROK), which he said would result in increased ASEAN-ROK collaboration on various areas.
PBBM calls for speedy ASEAN-China Code of Conduct negotiations to maintain peace, order in South China Sea
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the ASEAN member states to fast-track the ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) to advance meaningful progress amid China’s continued aggression and harassment in Philippine waters.
PBBM bullish on SHERA’s plan to invest PhP2.9B in PH
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday welcomed the plan of SHERA Public Company Ltd. to invest PhP2.9 billion in the Philippines for the production of fiber cement building materials for local and export markets.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024, an annual gathering aimed at fostering deeper economic integration and collaboration within the ASEAN region. The Summit, hosted by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), brought together global leaders, CEOs, and key industry stakeholders to discuss the role of the private sector in driving policy reforms and boosting ASEAN's economic interconnectedness.
PBBM joins in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024, an annual gathering aimed at fostering deeper economic integration and collaboration within the ASEAN region. The Summit, hosted by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), brought together global leaders, CEOs, and key industry stakeholders to discuss the role of the private sector in driving policy reforms and boosting ASEAN's economic interconnectedness.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex T. Gatchalian, participated in the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, focusing on youth engagement and empowerment. ASEAN Chair Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Lao PDR opened the event, setting the tone for discussions on the role of youth in shaping the region's future.
PBBM participates in the ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., along with Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex T. Gatchalian, participated in the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with Representatives of ASEAN Youth, focusing on youth engagement and empowerment. ASEAN Chair Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Lao PDR opened the event, setting the tone for discussions on the role of youth in shaping the region's future.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. participated in the recent ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) meeting, focusing on strategies to enhance economic integration within the region. The Council, established by ASEAN Leaders during the 7th ASEAN Summit in November 2001, aims to gather private sector feedback and guidance while identifying priority areas for cooperation for consideration by ASEAN Leaders.
PBBM participates in the recent ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) meeting
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. participated in the recent ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) meeting, focusing on strategies to enhance economic integration within the region. The Council, established by ASEAN Leaders during the 7th ASEAN Summit in November 2001, aims to gather private sector feedback and guidance while identifying priority areas for cooperation for consideration by ASEAN Leaders.