#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – The pandemic has highlighted the vital role of digital ecosystems in the efficient delivery of services as demand for connectivity rises.Many brick-and-mortar stores and offices that failed to adapt to the digital world struggled, or even shuttered during the pandemic,... Read More
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA– The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking into a "Masagana 150" program that will target to produce 150 cavans of rice harvest per hectare, Undersecretary Kristine Evangelista has said.President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.’s father and namesake, the late... Read More
MANILA – Two days before President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), Filipinos are enthralled by digital billboards that also serve as invitation to watch the Chief Executive discuss key policies and priorities.Advertising agency Digital... Read More
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – The renewable energy (RE) is expected to get a boost under the Marcos administration as it aims to tap available resources to ensure additional supply to benefit more households.Citing the importance of providing low-cost power supply, President Ferdinand... Read More
MANILA – Thousands of supporters of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will join the watch party and street concert for the Chief Executive's first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.Dubbed "SONA All: Kilos Suporta para sa Pagbangon at Pagkakaisa”, the festive event will... Read More
MANILA – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is appealing to groups to keep their demonstrations peaceful during the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday.NCRPO spokesperson, Lt. Col. Jenny Tecson, called on leftist... Read More
MANILA – The Quezon City government has allowed so-called progressive groups to hold protest rallies along Commonwealth Avenue while government supporters may gather along IBP Road (also known as Batasan Road) during the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand... Read More
BACOLOD CITY – The Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations Inc. (Confed) has expressed optimism about the move of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address the soaring prices of fertilizers.In a statement here on Thursday, Confed national president Raymond Montinola said they welcome the... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded firearms owners that a gun ban is in effect in Metro Manila starting Friday, as part of security measures for the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on July 25.Maj. Gen. Valeriano de... Read More
MANILA – In order to ensure security and safety during the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will be enforcing limited and no-fly zones at the House of Representatives and its immediate... Read More
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has assumed the presidency amid difficult times, given the pressing national security challenges that continue to plague the country.The pitfalls of lawlessness and armed conflict, territorial disputes, and economic and social... Read More
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – Ensuring food sufficiency for a so-called agricultural country remains a holistic challenge for the Philippines considering the post-coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic effects, the Ukraine-Russia conflict resulting in food crisis worldwide, and the accelerating... Read More
MANILA – House of Representatives Secretary-General Mark Llandro Mendoza on Wednesday said 70 to 80 percent of invitees to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) have confirmed their attendance."We sent out mga around 1,360 invitations, so we're just waiting... Read More
MANILA – The Presidential Security Group (PSG) is in the “final stages of preparation” for the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on July 25, its commander said Wednesday.In an interview with reporters, PSG Commander, Col. Ramon... Read More
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the practice of organic farming in Eastern Visayas in response to the rising prices of fertilizers and growing demand for healthier food.During the regional organic agriculture congress here on Wednesday, DA 8 (Eastern Visayas)... Read More
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – Public transit ridership fell sharply at the height of the pandemic, putting the once busy roads and railways to a standstill when the country entered mandatory lockdowns in 2020.But amid the health crisis, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) saw an opportunity to... Read More
MANILA – The whole stretch of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City has been declared a no-rally zone as part of security measures for the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on July 25, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said... Read More
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA – Like previous commanders-in-chief before him, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. vowed to "defend every square inch of the country's territory".In this regard, the Department of National Defense (DND) has a vital role in protecting the country’s... Read More
#PBBMSONA2022MANILA– After two years of sparse crowds in popular attractions, the Philippines is slowly seeing the return of visitors and hoping for the tourism sector's rebound soon.Revitalizing the sector -- one of the hardest hit at the onset of the health crisis in 2020 -- is one of the... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy close to 22,000 personnel to secure the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 25.From the original plan of 15,174 personnel, the deployment... Read More
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