PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to sign the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) measure, which had been transmitted to Malacanang, a Palace spokesman said on Wednesday. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil. File Photo “Maharlika bill received yesterday (Tuesday) by ODESLA (Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal …
Read More »Philippine News
July 3 world’s hottest day, with mercury rising past 17°C on average
PARIS—Monday, July 3, was the world’s hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 17 degrees Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by US meteorologists. The average daily air temperature on the planet’s surface on July 3 was logged at 17.01C …
Read More »LEDAC OKs 20 bills; MIF to be signed before SONA
The Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday approved 20 bills that must be passed by the end of the year, including the Bank Deposit Secrecy measure that will allow the Central Bank to open accounts for cases involving money laundering and terrorism. …
Read More »Marcos orders probe into smuggling of onions, agriculture products
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the supposed smuggling of onion and other agricultural products. PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Contributed Photo In a video statement, the Chief Executive tagged the act as being …
Read More »Speaker, House transmit Maharlika bill to Senate for President to sign
PRE-LEDAC GAB. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri listen to other lawmakers as they lead the pre-LEDAC meting in Makati City late Monday to discuss priority measures for the Second Regular Session of the 19th Congress. Ver Noveno Speaker Martin Romualdez and House Secretary General …
Read More »Marcos lauds Air Force’s ‘essential’ maritime patrols to secure PH
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rallied members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to brace themselves for “geopolitical changes” as he underscored the importance of maritime air patrol missions in upholding territorial integrity. “The days ahead will not be easy and will demand every ounce of your strength and resilience. The …
Read More »DOT to probe promo snafu
Ad agency admits making ‘mood video’ with clips of sites outside PH ‘MOOD VIDEO’. In this side-by-side comparison posted on social media, netizens point out that the video clips used by the advertising agency DDB for the Department of Tourism’s ‘Love Philippines’ campaign in fact used videos taken in other …
Read More »PBBM, family surprise Imelda on 94th b-day
IMELDA’S 94TH. Former First Lady Imelda Marcos (seated, third from right) is flanked by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, and their immediate family as they threw a surprise party for the matriarch, who turned 94 on Sunday, in Malacañang. PCO Photo President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wished …
Read More »Marcos okays roadmap to boost innovation governance
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, outlining the country's plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem, Malacañang said Saturday. Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the President, who heads the National Innovation Council (NIC), gave the approval …
Read More »Lawmaker maintains innocence after anti-graft court’s ‘guilty’ verdict for malversation
PALAWAN 3rd District Rep. Edward Hagedorn clarified on Saturday that the charge against him refers to the malversation of public property, and does not involve taking or misusing public funds. Nonetheless, Hagedorn said he maintains that he is “innocent” of the charges. PALAWAN 3rd District Rep. Edward Hagedorn. Photo from …
Read More »