Tag: Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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President Marcos Appoints Retired Major General Isagani Nerez as New PDEA Director
In a significant move within the Philippine government’s anti-drug efforts, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed retired Major General Isagani Nerez to lead the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). The appointment was officially confirmed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin via a text message to reporters stationed at the Palace. The swearing-in ceremony took place…
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President Marcos Appoints Dr. Edwin Mercado as New PhilHealth CEO
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The swearing-in ceremony took place in Malacañang on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Dr. Mercado, an orthopedic surgeon trained in the United States, brings 35 years of hospital management experience to his new…
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Marcos Jr. to Remain Neutral in Impeachment Case Against VP Duterte, Says Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not meddle in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a statement from Malacañang on Monday. This comes in response to allegations that the President has been causing delays in the process. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that the initiation and handling of impeachment complaints fall…
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President Marcos Jr. Optimistic About PFP Candidates’ Success in Midterm Elections
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed strong confidence in the capabilities and integrity of the candidates from the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) during the PFP Leaders’ Convergence Summit held at The Manila Hotel on January 31, 2025. Marcos, who also serves as the national chairperson of the PFP, is hopeful for a complete victory…
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President Marcos Urges DAP Graduates to Champion Transparency and Good Governance
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, emphasizing the importance of transparency and good governance. Speaking to the 661 graduates, Marcos encouraged them to serve the Filipino people with utmost diligence, accountability, and integrity. Marcos…
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President Marcos Jr. Dismisses Call for Drug Test, Questions Relevance to Public Office
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. firmly rejected a proposal from his former executive secretary, Vic Rodriguez, to take a hair follicle drug test. Speaking to reporters in Pasay City, Marcos questioned the relevance of such a test to his public role, stating, ‘No. Why should I do that? What is he saying about public trust,…
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Marcos Jr. Dismisses Call for Drug Test, Questions Relevance to Public Office
In a firm rebuttal, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has turned down a suggestion from his former executive secretary, Vic Rodriguez, to take a hair follicle drug test. Speaking to the press in Pasay City, Marcos questioned the relevance of such a test to his public role, stating, “No. Why should I do that? What…
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Senator Endorses Marcos’ Meeting with Trump to Safeguard Filipino Migrants
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has thrown his weight behind President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s upcoming meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting the importance of protecting Filipino immigrants and enhancing ties between the Philippines and the United States. Gatchalian stated that any chance to engage in dialogue that could fortify the relationship between the two…
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President Marcos Jr. Commends UN Coordinator Gustavo González for Enhancing Philippines-UN Relations
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently expressed his gratitude to Gustavo González, the outgoing United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Philippines, for his significant contributions to strengthening the relationship between the Philippines and the UN. The farewell meeting took place at Malacañan Palace in Manila, marking the end of González’s nearly five-year tenure…
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