Tag: Bongbong Marcos

President Bongbong Marcos, China’s Xi meet on APEC sidelines

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, Nov. 17, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 9th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ meeting. According to the Office of the Press Secretary, the “two leaders discussed strengthening and expanding the Philippines-China relationship…” The statement said this was particularly “in the areas of agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and people-to-people connections.” The statement, however, was silent on whether or not the West Philippine Sea […]

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More holidays expected in 2023 as President Bongbong Marcos signs Proclamation No. 90

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has added and made adjustments to some holidays for 2023. In issuing Proclamation No. 90 that amended Proclamation No. 42, the President declared January 2, 2023 as a special non-working holiday. April 10 and November 27, 2023 were also declared as regular holidays. The President noted New Year’s Day and Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9) in 2023 fall on a Sunday, while Bonifacio Day (November 30) falls on a Thursday. The […]

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President Bongbong Marcos calls for continued ASEAN-US collaboration to combat maritime pollution, transnational crime

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos said the Philippines and the United States should continue their cooperation in fighting maritime pollution and transnational crime. In his intervention during the 10th ASEAN-US Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the President said the ASEAN “appreciates the US’ active advocacy and concrete projects supporting efforts to address transnational crime, terrorism, and human trafficking.” “We regard as of primary import Quad’s assurance of unwavering support for ASEAN unity and Centrality with the […]

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President Bongbong Marcos invites Cambodia business execs to invest in Philippines

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos urged business leaders in Cambodia to “have a look at the opportunities that are available” in the Philippines. The President, who is in Phnom Penh to attend the 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Other Related Summits, made the pitch as he noted it appeared the “route that we have taken is taking the economy in the right direction.” “I do not talk about […]

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President Bongbong Marcos cites accomplishments in first 100 days in office

(Eagle News)–President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he has laid down a “strong foundation” for the country’s recovery from the pandemic. In his vlog, the President noted that at least 73 million Filipinos have already completed their two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 19 million, meanwhile, received their booster shots. He said since the country’s numbers were improving, people were now allowed to wear masks voluntarily outside. As for health care workers, he said the […]

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President Marcos off to visit quake-hit Abra today

(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is set to visit quake-hit Abra on Thursday, July 28. According to the Office of the Press Secretary, Marcos left for the province past 8 in the morning. The OPS said the President will inspect the damage in the area. He will also be given a briefing on ongoing rescue and relief operations. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Tayum left at least four people dead and several […]

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PBBM pushes creation of PHL center for disease control, virology and vaccine institute

  (Eagle News) – The Philippines will soon have its own Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a vaccine institute to better prepare the country in view of more global health emergencies. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., assured this on Monday, July 26, during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), pushing the creation of these agencies that were first called for by his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte. He called […]

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PNP: President Marcos’ first SONA “peaceful, orderly”

(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos’ first State of the Nation Address was “peaceful and orderly,” according to the Philippine National Police. In a statement, the PNP attributed this to “the cooperation, collaboration, coordination, and commitment of all agencies involved in the planning and implementation of the security plans..” As of 6 p.m., the PNP said  no major untoward incidents related to the SONA have been reported. “Rest assured that the PNP will continue to […]

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In photos: President Marcos Jr holds second cabinet meeting virtually

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conducted his second cabinet meeting virtually as he completes his isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19. Among the topics discussed was on food and agriculture, education, tourism, health, and the economy amid the still ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Malacanang said that President Marcos was now free from Covid-19 symptoms but is just completing the mandatory seven-day isolation period.  He tested positive for Covid-19 last Friday, July 8, when he […]

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Pres. Marcos Jr tests positive for COVID-19, has “slight fever”

    (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has tested positive for COVID-19 and has “slight fever,” Malacanang confirmed on Friday, July 8. In a press briefing, Palace Press Secretary Atty. Trixie Angeles said that Marcos Jr., “tested positive in an antigen test today.” “He has slight fever but he’s okay. Those who have been in close contact with him are currently informed by PMS (Presidential Management Staff) to observe their symptom as per […]

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Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visits Pres. Marcos Jr, vows stronger bilateral relations with PHL

China’s top diplomat extends Pres. Xi’s greetings to PBBM   (Eagle News) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid a courtesy call on Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Wednesday, July 6, extending to him the message of congratulations of Chinese president Xi Jinping. China’s top diplomat wore a barong Tagalog when he visited Malacanang for his courtesy call on President Marcos Jr. President Marcos said that they discussed several matters including the commitment to […]

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Highest since Oct. 2018: PHL inflation rises to 6.1 percent due to food, transport price rise

Pres. Marcos Jr., says inflation is currently a problem everywhere, disagrees with the 6.1 percent inflation rate cited by PSA   (Eagle News) – The Philippines’ annual headline inflation reached 6.1 percent last June, considered the “highest recorded inflation since October 2018” mainly due to the rise of inflation in food and transport sector, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). But President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., believes that the inflation may not be […]

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