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PBBM leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the Cebu City South Coastal Urban Development Housing Project 1
Sa kaniyang unang pagbisita sa Cebu bilang Pangulo, inihayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na magbibigay ang pamahalaan ng 30,000 housing units para sa mga residente ng Cebu City. Ngayong araw, pinangunahan ni PBBM ang groundbreaking ceremony ng Cebu City South Coastal Urban Development Housing Project sa Barangay Basak San Nicolas na handog para sa halos 8,000 na informal settler families (ISFs) at low-wage earners sa lungsod. Sa unang phase ng proyekto, magtatayo ang Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development ng 10 na 20-storey buildings sa loob ng 25 na hektarya ng lupa na inilaan ng pamahalaan. Layon na makapagpatayo ng anim na milyon na housing units ang gobyerno hanggang sa 2028.

Nanumpa sa panunungkulan si Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Bantug Benitez bilang Director-General ng Technical Education and Skills Development Authority ngayong ika-30 ng Agosto 2024.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the historical significance of the relationship between the Philippines and Viet Nam as he warmly welcomed Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang at Malacañan Palace on Friday.

The private sector has lauded the government’s efforts in improving the water distribution system in Metro Manila, noting that it has successfully enhanced and sustained the region’s water distribution system.

The country will continue to adhere to international law, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asserted on Thursday. The Chief Executive made the remark as he cited the importance of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which he said is a vital part of Philippine foreign policy considering all the present challenges it faces.

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Wednesday the Civil Service Modernization Project, modifications in cost and extensions of the implementation period and loan validity for bridges in Metro Manila, and the inclusion of the Secretaries of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) in the NEDA Board.

Stephen C. Cruz was sworn in as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Postal Corporation in a ceremony officiated by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin.

Meynardo A. Sabili was officially sworn in as Chairperson of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, with Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin administering the oath.

Despite the inclement weather, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday personally handed over a total of PhP363,050,000 in financial assistance and standby funds to over 33,000 fisherfolk and their families affected by the Bataan oil spill in Cavite.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. affirmed the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening relations with Cambodia during a meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea.