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PBBM: PH to lead upholding the rule of law, promoting social stability in ASEAN through the new ALA Philippines officers
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism Tuesday that with the election of the new officers of the Philippine National Committee of ASEAN Law Association (ALA) Philippines, the country will take the lead in upholding the rule of law and promoting social stability and economic prosperity in Southeast Asia.
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday officially presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) amounting to PhP6.793 trillion, aimed at sustaining the momentum gained by the administration over the past three years.

While citing the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) progress in regaining public trust through improved services, particularly faster response to distress calls, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed the PNP to work harder and restore public confidence by taking more decisive and responsive actions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday inspected an infrastructure improvement project in Marikina City aimed at enhancing the natural drainage system and addressing the flooding problems in Metro Manila.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. disclosed on Monday that an initial review found that PhP100 billion worth of 20 percent of all flood control projects in the past three years were undertaken by 15 contractors.vvvv

Bengaluru— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held a series of high-level one-on-one meetings with top Indian business leaders on Thursday, aimed at deepening strategic investments in the Philippines and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation in key sectors such as digital infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and information technology.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday identified key industries where the Philippines is actively seeking strategic investments and partnerships with Indian companies under his administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” vision.

President Marcos met with 20 top business leaders from both the Philippines and India to discuss potential investment opportunities during the Philippines–India CEO Roundtable held at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered the suspension of rice importation for 60 days, effective September 1, in response to low prices for palay (unmilled rice).

The Philippines and India on Tuesday formally elevated their bilateral ties through a declaration on the establishment of a Strategic Partnership that further deepens cooperation in areas such as defense, security, trade, science and technology, and tourism.