PBBM accepts invitation to visit 5 more countries ‘at some point’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he received and accepted invitations to visit at least five countries "at some point." “What countries have invited me? All....
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Speaker hails Marcos’ savvy int’l promotion
Speaker Martin Romualdez on Saturday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shone as a savvy international relations leader promoting the Philippines during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
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Saudi to pay unpaid 10k OFWs
PBBM gets good news from Crown Prince in APEC bilateral talks Bangkok—The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has committed to earmark 2 billion riyals (about P30.52...
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Marcos, Xi to push conclusion of COC
The Philippines and China have agreed to support the early conclusion of discussions about the creation of a code of conduct in the South China...
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PBBM taps new execs for PDEA, MMDA, PCSO
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed new key officials to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and the Philippine...
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PBBM sees ‘dark clouds ahead’
Rallies APEC leaders to work together for global economic recovery President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday warned of "dark clouds" looming ahead on at least...
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Thai big firm eyes more aqua-agri projects in PH
Thai conglomerate CP Group has pledged to make additional investments in the Philippines in aquaculture, rice, and swine production, following a meeting with President Ferdinand...
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APEC agenda to yield ‘good progress’ for PH – Mr. Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed confidence that his participation in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting in Thailand will bring “good...
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Holiday economics: 9 long weekends in 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has released a declaration for the regular and special non-working holidays for 2023 in Proclamation No. 90. In keeping with the...
Read morePBBM leaves today for APEC Summit set in Thailand
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to join other world leaders for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit....
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Hangzhou—Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is sticking to his forecast that Filipino athletes in the 19th Asian Games...
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Kuala Terrengganu, Malaysia—Asia’s biggest cycling spectacle in terms of international participation blasts off on Saturday with 131 riders from 22...
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