Tag: President Marcos Jr.
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President Marcos Jr. Considers Adjusting Government Work Hours in Metro Manila to Combat Traffic
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday that the government is evaluating a proposal from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to shift government office hours in Metro Manila. The suggested change, moving work hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., aims to alleviate the notorious traffic jams in the region. Speaking in Taguig…
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Comprehensive Sex Education to Combat Teenage Pregnancy
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the critical role of sexuality education in addressing the rising issue of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines. Speaking in Burauen, Leyte, during a housing project turnover, Marcos highlighted the challenges faced by young mothers who are ill-equipped to care for themselves and their newborns due…
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Increased Education Budget Amid Cuts
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is advocating for a larger budget for the education sector after the Department of Education (DepEd) faced budget reductions and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) encountered funding issues for its 2025 programs. During a budget review meeting at Malacañan Palace, Marcos stressed the importance of prioritizing education.…
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President Marcos Jr. Provides P50 Million in Aid to Typhoon-Hit Aurora
In a gesture of support for the typhoon-stricken regions of Aurora, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated PHP50 million in financial assistance. The aid was distributed on January 15, 2025, at the provincial capitol in Baler, with the President’s son, William Vincent Araneta Marcos, personally delivering the funds to local government officials. The funds…
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President Marcos Jr. Provides P50 Million in Aid to Aurora’s Calamity-Hit Areas
In a significant move to aid recovery efforts, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated PHP50 million to support the regions of Aurora affected by devastating typhoons in late 2024. The financial assistance was delivered by the President’s son, William Vincent Araneta Marcos, during a ceremony at the provincial capitol in Baler, Aurora on January…
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President Marcos Jr. Commits to Funding Major Dam Initiatives
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged substantial financial support for the development of large-scale dam projects across the Philippines. During a strategic meeting at Malacañan Palace on January 15, 2025, Marcos emphasized the critical role of these dams in enhancing irrigation and serving multiple other purposes. The meeting, attended by officials from the National…
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President Marcos Jr. Commits to Funding for Virology and Vaccine Institute
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has promised to secure financial support for the ongoing construction of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. This commitment came after a meeting with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at Malacañan Palace on January 15, 2025, where DOST…
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President Marcos Jr. Optimistic About Philippines’ Economic Growth at Diplomatic Event
During a prestigious Vin d’Honneur event at Malacañang Palace in Manila, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. shared his confidence in the Philippines’ economic trajectory. Surrounded by dignitaries including US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, the President highlighted the nation’s potential to achieve the World Bank’s upper middle-income status this year, based on…
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