MANILA —President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced a ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), effective immediately, in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22. “Effective today, all POGOs are banned. I hereby instruct Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to wind down and cease the […]
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to deploy doctors and provide medical assistance in the evacuation centers to ensure the health conditions of the evacuees affected by Typhoon Carina. In a situation briefing, President Marcos stood firm that the DOH should ensure that […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday inaugurated the largest water reservoir project in Iloilo. The inauguration of the water reservoir project, the largest outside Luzon, took place more than 40 years after the completion of its first stage in 1982, during the time of the President’s father, the late […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday praised the remarkable achievements of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs. The event recognized the demonstration of exceptional growth, competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability of MSMEs. “We are here today for a very important commemoration as […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday acknowledged the Palarong Pambansa as the country’s pinnacle of national sporting events. In his speech at the opening ceremony for the sporting event at the Cebu City Sports Center, the President said Palarong Pambansa is the country’s main platform where future record holders […]
Unlike in previous years where the different court levels would go through the tedious process of procuring their own plans, the Supreme Court has now procured one uniform healthcare plan for all courts. On July 2, 2024, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo led the Supreme Court in the procurement of […]
In its continuing efforts to improve the delivery of social protection programs, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will soon launch the ‘i-Registro’, a dynamic social registry (DSR) with self-service registration and data authentication of potential beneficiaries. “The i-Registro aims to enhance the exchange of updated demographic and […]
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. The President told CEB officials during their courtesy call in Malacañang Tuesday that their plan “is a very good sign” for the […]
MANILA — Pag-IBIG Fund showcased a strong commitment to community welfare by joining forces with various government agencies to support First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos’ “Lab for All program” at Mandaluyong College in Mandaluyong City on Monday, June 24. Asserting Pag-IBIG’s inclusive values, Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta emphasized, “Our Lingkod […]
