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On 30 May 2022, the Ambassador of the European Union (EU), H.E. Luc Véron, met President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Ambassador conveyed the EU congratulatory wishes in advance of the letters of the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The EU High Representative Josep Borrell had previously congratulated the Philippines and its President-Elect on 12 May. The Ambassador conveyed the wish of all EU Member States ambassadors to […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard and the Japanese Coast Guard held their first-ever bilateral meeting in Tokyo, Japan, the PCG said. According to the PCG, the meeting was held on May 24. It focused on ways to counter piracy, ensure capacity building, the Maritime Safety and Security (MSP) master’s program, and maritime security operations. The bilateral meeting took place two days before the PCG, JCG and their Indonesian counterpart held integrated maritime drills […]
“I have found the best people,” he said as he names economic team members (Eagle News) – President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said that the country’s economy is going to be his “first priority” and is confident that he has chosen the “best persons” to be part of his economic team. In his first press briefing after his proclamation, Marcos Jr., said that he had been “very very careful in choosing” the members of his […]
Former Socioeconomic Secretary Felipe Medalla chosen for top BSP post (Eagle News) — President-elect Bongbong Marcos has chosen Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Benjamin Diokno to lead the Department of Finance under his administration. In a press conference held a day after he was proclaimed as the country’s next president, Marcos also announced he has chosen former Socioeconomic Secretary Felipe Medalla to take the helm of the BSP with Diokno assuming the new post. In […]
(Eagle News) — President-elect Bongbong Marcos has chosen former Davao del Norte Rep. Anton Lagdameo to be his special assistant. Marcos made the announcement on Thursday, May 26, in a press conference after his proclamation as the country’s 17th president. He will take the helm at noon on June 30, when President Rodrigo Duterte steps down after six years in office. According to Marcos, he believes Lagdameo will do a good job, noting that “we’ve […]
SMC chief Manuel Bonoan tapped to lead DPWH under next administration (Eagle News) — President-elect Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, May 26, bared his picks for Trade and Public Works secretaries during his administration. According to Marcos, he has asked former University of the Philippines president Alfredo Pascual to sit at the helm of the Department of Trade and Industry. Meanwhile, SMC Chief Manuel Bonoan, Marcos said, has been tapped to head the Department of Public […]
Historic proclamation of first majority president and vice-president in the post-1986 era, says Congress (Eagle News) — “Wish me well. Pray for me. I want to do well for this country.” This was the statement of Philippine president-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., shortly after he was proclaimed as the 17th president of the country. His running mate, presidential daughter, Sara Duterte, was also proclaimed as the country’s next vice-president at the end of a […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has reshuffled nearly 400 of its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Bureau Port Operations Division Chief Carlos Capulong said the reshuffle of the 398 immigration officers was to prevent fraternization among the bureau’s airport personnel and curb corruption in its ranks. He said this was the second rotation of bureau personnel at NAIA this year. The first one, he said, was implemented in March. He said […]
Proclamation of Marcos Jr as 17th PHL president, Sara Duterte as next VP of the country, set at 5 p.m. (Eagle News) — Congress, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, announced the successful completion of the national canvass of votes for president and vice-president for the May 9, 2022 elections, paving the way for the proclamation of the winning candidates. The canvassing of the votes was terminated at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang commended Vice-President Leni Robredo’s camp for “expediting” the canvassing of votes for president on Tuesday, May 24, after her legal counsel stood up to express the stand that they would not interpose any objections nor delay the ongoing canvassing of votes. In a statement, the Palace said this pronouncement from Robredo’s camp was a “positive development.” “The decision of the camp of Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo to expedite […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration is eyeing strengthening its offices and monitoring capabilities in border crossing stations in Mindanao. According to bureau chief Jaime Morente, the Taganak station located near the Sulu Sea and the Bongao station near the Celebes Sea, in particular, have been identified as priority areas in IT systems upgrade and infrastructure improvement. Bureau Bay Service Section Chief Alnazib Decampong said part of its office-strengthening is the improvement in office […]
Robredo counsel, Atty. Macalintal, interposes no objections; cites VP Leni’s statement of “need to accept the majority’s decision” (Eagle News) – “This is the real count, the official canvassing body for the President and Vice-President of the Philippines.” With this, the Philippine Congress in joint session, convening as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), officially started the canvass of votes for president and vice-president in the May 9, 2022 elections. Zubiri, who chairs the […]
