Tag: Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
-
Marcos Urges Local Candidates to Stay Focused Amid Election Heat
During the League of Municipalities of the Philippines 2025 General Assembly at the Manila Hotel, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed local government candidates, urging them to remain steadfast despite the intense emotions that often accompany elections, especially at the grassroots level. Marcos emphasized the importance of not getting carried away by the fervor of…
Written by
-
President Marcos Jr. Urges Ilocanos to Back Alyansa’s Senate Candidates
In a vibrant show of support, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. rallied his fellow Ilocanos to endorse the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate slate during a proclamation rally in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The event, held on February 11, 2025, marked the beginning of the campaign for the upcoming May 12 elections. Marcos, standing…
Written by
-
Philippine Department of Education to Appoint Over 15,000 New Principals in 2025
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has announced plans to appoint more than 15,000 qualified educators as school principals this year. This initiative, revealed on February 11, 2025, aims to tackle the significant shortage of school heads, with over half of the nation’s public schools currently operating without a principal, according to the…
Written by
-
Philippine President Expresses Gratitude to Cambodian King for Pardoning 13 Filipino Surrogates
In a heartfelt acknowledgment, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. thanked Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni for the royal pardon granted to 13 Filipino women convicted of illegal surrogacy in Cambodia. The expression of gratitude came during a bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at Malacañan Palace in Manila. President…
Written by
-
Philippine President Marcos Jr. Hosts Cambodian PM Hun Manet to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
On February 11, 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines extended a warm welcome to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet at Malacañan Palace in Manila. The visit, marking Hun Manet’s inaugural trip to the Philippines, was highlighted by a ceremonial arrival at the Palace’s Kalayaan grounds, where he was…
Written by
-
Senate President Escudero Schedules Impeachment Trial Post-SONA
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero has declared that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will commence following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. During a press conference, Escudero confirmed that the impeachment court would begin its session on June 2, refuting claims that the…
Written by
-
President Marcos Appoints Noli Pipo as New Comelec Commissioner
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named lawyer Noli Pipo as the latest addition to the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The appointment was verified by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin via a text message to reporters at the Palace on Monday. Pipo’s appointment comes on the heels of Maria Norina Tangaro-Casingal’s appointment to the commission. Pipo,…
Written by
-
President Marcos Jr. Appoints Maria Norina Tangaro-Casingal as New Comelec Commissioner
In a significant move for the Commission on Elections (Comelec), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Maria Norina Tangaro-Casingal, a long-serving member of the organization, as a new commissioner. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Comelec’s headquarters in Manila, where Chairperson George Erwin Garcia officially confirmed Tangaro-Casingal’s appointment. She steps…
Written by
-
Philippine National Police Applauds President Marcos for Extending Chief Marbil’s Term
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has expressed profound appreciation to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his decision to extend the tenure of PNP chief, General Rommel Francisco Marbil. This move, announced on February 6, extends Marbil’s term by four months beyond his scheduled retirement on February 7, when he would have reached the mandatory…
Written by
-
President Marcos Urges Bureau of Customs to Champion Public Welfare and Integrity
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. marked the 123rd anniversary of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) with a strong call for its officials and staff to prioritize the public’s welfare and operate with utmost integrity. Speaking at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Marcos emphasized the BOC’s crucial role in advancing the nation’s progress…
Written by