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President Marcos Appoints Jorjette Aquino as New PCO Undersecretary
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Jorjette Barrenechea Aquino as the new Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), succeeding Cherbett Karen Maralit. The appointment, effective from January 23, was officially announced on Monday. Before joining the PCO, Aquino held the position of Assistant Secretary for Rails at the Department of Transportation. PCO Secretary…
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Comelec Urges Media to Organize Debates for Mid-Term Election Candidates
In a recent radio interview, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George Garcia encouraged media outlets to facilitate public debates for candidates in the upcoming May 2025 mid-term elections. Garcia highlighted the importance of these debates in helping voters understand the positions of the candidates on various issues. He mentioned that while there is currently no…
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DAR Invites Eastern Visayas Students to Showcase Agrarian Success in Film Festival
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Eastern Visayas is inviting communication students to participate in the ‘PelikulAgraryo 2025’ short film festival. This initiative aims to highlight successful stories stemming from the country’s agrarian reform program. Jose Alsmith Soria, the regional information officer for DAR-Eastern Visayas, emphasized the festival’s goal to engage young filmmakers in…
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New Bill Introduced to Grant ABS-CBN a 25-Year Franchise
In a recent development at the House of Representatives, Albay Representative Joey Salceda has introduced House Bill 11252, aiming to provide ABS-CBN Corporation with a new 25-year franchise. Salceda emphasized that during previous congressional discussions, ABS-CBN was found to be compliant with legal standards, with no violations of ownership rules or outstanding tax issues, as…
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President Marcos Jr. Aims for Greater Public Engagement on Government Policies
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged to enhance public understanding of his administration’s policies and programs by becoming more accessible, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). During a recent Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, PCO Undersecretary for Digital Media Services Emerald Ridao explained that Marcos intends to personally address public inquiries on issues he…
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