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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the MOA Signing Between CHED and State and Local Universities and Colleges
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte witnesses the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and state and local universities and colleges at the Malacañan Palace on June 13, 2018. The MOA is on the launching of the implementation of the Republic Act No. 10931 or the ‘Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.’ Joining the President are Albay Second District Representative Jose Salceda, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed two laws to establish the Negros Island Region and improve tax collection in the country.

The 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippines Independence is not merely commemorating the country’s history, but also a challenge to continue fighting for liberty, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Monday drew inspiration from the heroism of the Filipinos’ forefathers to highlight the celebration of Philippine independence.

The true spirit of freedom can be seen in every Filipino who fights squarely every day.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, expressing hope that the two nations could further discuss geopolitical issues, as well as boost cooperation in various areas such as agriculture, and trade and investment.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended good wishes to Italian Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Marco Clemente during his farewell call at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered wider coverage for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by including pregnant and lactating women to ensure the health of children in their first 1,000 days.

Nearly PhP200 million in financial assistance to Region 2 farmers, fisherfolk and their families was distributed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday in Ilagan City, Isabela as part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on affected individuals.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asked the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Monday to collaborate further with the government to secure the country’s energy infrastructure. At the same time, President Marcos urged the NGCP to help meet the country’s growing demand for electricity.