PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky talked on the phone on Monday night to discuss cooperation amid Russia’s invasion of the European nation. The Philippines was ready to help Ukraine peacefully resolve its conflict with Russia,” the Philippine leader tweeted on Tuesday. “I told him that we in the Philippines are watching […]
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Marcos told to settle estate tax to boost credibility
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter TAX and finance experts on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to pay his family’s P200-billion estate tax to make his government credible in going after tax evaders. The public and business community highly expect the president to “set a good example” by settling his family’s estate tax […]
Marcos’ youngest son is ‘intern’ at House Speaker’s office
THE PRESIDENT’S youngest son is “working as an intern” at the House leader’s office, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez confirmed on Monday in a statement. William Vincent A. Marcos has been undergoing training on the legislative process since Jan. 23, said Mr. Romualdez, a first cousin of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. “He will be […]
Journalists still in danger of being killed, harassed under Marcos gov’t, says CPJ
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter FILIPINO journalists remained at risk of getting killed and harassed under the government of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., according to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). “All four of the murders in the Philippines were of radio journalists covering local politics, highlighting the dangers faced by […]
Marcos says red tape tops foreign investor concerns
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. cited red tape and power costs as the top issues raised by foreign investors. Responding to a question from a media panel on Monday about transparency concerns surrounding his administration, Mr. Marcos said: “They bring up ease of doing business, they bring up the cost of energy, they bring up […]
Marcos: Philippines to import more to deal with rising prices
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday vowed to address rising food prices this year by importing more, saying the country’s record inflation keeps him up at night. “That’s what I lose sleep every night over — how to bring down inflation,” he told a briefing streamed live on state television. “I’m determined to make […]
Philippines to stem ‘recessionary forces’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said the Philippines would resist global recessionary headwinds, but warned that increasing tensions in the South China Sea were harming trade. In a speech at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the president said he was bullish about the country’s economic prospects. “My belief […]
Marcos says cybersecurity upgrades to accompany digitalization push
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. promised a corresponding effort to upgrade cybersecurity alongside his government’s push to digitalize the bureaucracy, the Palace said in a statement. “Security has become a huge issue… that’s what we are trying to design now, a cybersecurity system for sensitive information,” he was quoted as saying in an open forum […]
Marcos: Asia-Pacific region won’t take sides amid political tensions
COUNTRIES in the Asia-Pacific region should avoid taking sides amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Monday. During a luncheon hosted by his economic managers in Davos, Switzerland, the president said nations in the region are being pressured to take sides, without naming a country. But members of the Association […]
Lack of transparency in Marcos trip to Davos scored by analysts
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter and Beatriz Marie D. Cruz POLITICAL analysts on Monday criticized Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s alleged lack of transparency about his trip to Davos this week, which they said bodes ill for efforts to attract foreign investors. His five-day visit to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF) […]
PBBM, VP Sara: Education, upskilling key to Filipino workers’ future; PSAC in full support
THE Philippine government strongly supports the workers’ skills development and learning recovery programs as they are deemed very vital in making the Filipino workers more flexible and highly adaptable. By upskilling and reskilling the workers, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte believe they can easily adjust to the […]
Marcos to attend APEC Summit in US in November, says ambassador
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in the United States in November, according to its ambassador to the US. “President Marcos will be coming in November for the APEC meeting in the West Coast,” Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez told CNN Philippines on Thursday. “I […]
Farmers, fisherfolk oppose EO 171 extension
FIFTEEN farmers and fisherfolk organizations released a joint statement Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, expressing their opposition to the extension of Executive Order (EO) 171, saying the reduced import tariff did not benefit consumers. The group instead wants the Marcos administration to protect local agriculture, through various programs and interventions to ensure food security. EO 171 […]
Philippines to keep US as its top security ally — political analysts
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE UNITED States would likely remain as the Philippines No. 1 security ally under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., analysts said on Sunday, as the US vice-president is set to visit the country this week. “In just a few months in office, the implementation of a key defense agreement […]
Marcos to promote seamless passage for seafarers in APEC Summit
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. left the Philippines on Wednesday to attend a major conference of Asia-Pacific leaders in Thailand, vowing to promote seamless passage for Filipino seafarers and push for economic inclusion of small businesses and marginalized sectors. The Philippine leader also said he would entice investors from Thailand, which is expected to stick […]
No progress made on ‘code of conduct’ at summits — Marcos
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter LEADERS at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits last week made no progress on a proposed code of conduct in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said at the weekend. “Nothing new actually has happened in terms of the code of conduct,” he […]
Marcos vows to boost quality of jobs as Filipinos seek more work
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday vowed to boost the quality of jobs in the Philippines, after underemployment continued to worsen in September at 15.4%. The president vowed to improve job quality “to address underemployment while bolstering job opportunities in the country,” the presidential palace said in a statement. “Ever since we started with […]
Marcos urges Congress to fast-track bills digitalizing PHL bureaucracy
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday asked lawmakers to quickly approve bills seeking to digitalize the Philippine bureaucracy. He made the appeal as he raised concern about the Philippines’ ranking in an e-government index by the United Nations, saying the country has experienced a “regression.” Speaking at an information and communications technology summit attended […]
Marcos directs Bacolod mayor to ERC on solar energy joint venture plan
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. told the mayor of Bacolod City on Sunday to seek the position of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the local government’s plan to enter into joint venture agreements with solar power generators for a cheaper source of electricity. During a recent meeting with Mr. Marcos, Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo […]
Marcos names godson creative adviser
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed one of his godsons his adviser for creative communications, the presidential palace said on Monday. Filmmaker Paul D. Soriano, who took his oath before the president, had agreed to get a peso as his yearly salary, it said. Mr. Soriano, who directed a political ad promoting Mr. Marcos […]