Tag: Marcos Jr.
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President Marcos Jr. Urges Strict Adherence to New Seafarers’ Rights Law
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for rigorous enforcement of the newly signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers. The directive was issued during a ceremony at Malacañan Palace, where Marcos emphasized the importance of protecting and empowering Filipino seafarers through strict compliance with the new regulations. The…
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Marcos Jr. Sets Conditional Implementation for AKAP in 2025 Budget
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced that the funding for the Ayuda Para sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) in the 2025 budget will be subject to conditional implementation. This decision was made public during the signing of the 2025 General Appropriations Act at Malacañang Palace in Manila. Marcos vetoed over PHP194 billion in…
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President Marcos Jr. Bullish on Deepening Philippines-Japan Ties in Defense and Economy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed a strong belief in the potential for enhanced collaboration between the Philippines and Japan, focusing on defense, security, and economic sectors. This statement was made during a meeting with Japan’s National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo at Malacañan Palace on December 19, 2024. Marcos highlighted the importance of the growing…
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President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Key Transportation Projects at Malacañan
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant contract signing event at Malacañan Palace in Manila, marking the advancement of five crucial transportation projects under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The ceremony, held on December 18, 2024, was a testament to the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the Philippines. The projects include the New…
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Marcos Jr. Promises Detailed Review of 2025 Budget, Defends PhilHealth’s Zero Subsidy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has committed to a meticulous review of the proposed 2025 national budget, addressing concerns about certain elements, while also defending the decision to allocate zero subsidy to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for the upcoming year. During a press conference at Malacañang, Marcos emphasized that the Office of the…
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