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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte Meets with Kuwait Ambassador to the Philippines, Rebel Returnees and Stakeholders from the Labor Sector
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte convenes with the various government and non-government stakeholders from the labor sector at the Malacañan Palace on February 7, 2018. Among the issues discussed include the contractualizations, wage setting, government cash subsidy, the workers' representation in Tripartite Bodies, recruitment and facilitation fees and freedom of association in economic zones. Joining the President is Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

The Philippines and Japan signed on Monday the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) allowing Filipino soldiers to undergo joint combat training with their counterparts in Japan. The joint combat training to be held in Japan aims to further enhance the two nations’ defense cooperation.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday distributed a total of 2,558 Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) and e-titles to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Northern Mindanao.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday handed over PhpP10 million to the Provincial Government of Sulu as cash assistance to El Niño-hit farmers and fisherfolk of the province.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted on Thursday the various major government infrastructure projects designed to boost the economy and tourism of Eastern Visayas.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday distributed more than PhP100 million in financial assistance to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Samar, Northern Samar and Eastern Samar.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received a moral boost from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as he lauded its men and women for their gallantry in fighting the local insurgency and defending the national territory. He vowed to continue supporting the AFP especially in its bid to adapt to new tactics against cybersecurity which has become crucial in protecting Filipinos from external and internal threats.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered a study to determine how the government can provide seamless e-visa transaction for Indian nationals.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed Cebu Pacific’s (CEB) multi-billion dollar plan to acquire new aircraft from Airbus, the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.

Pope Francis sent his greetings on Tuesday to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Filipinos to reconnect with the Philippines more than nine years after his visit to the country in 2015.