Tag: President Marcos Jr.

  • President Marcos Jr. Orders Review of Budget Cuts for Key Socioeconomic Projects

    In a decisive move, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed his Cabinet to reassess the funding cuts made by Congress to essential programs outlined in the National Expenditure Program (NEP). This directive was issued during the first full Cabinet meeting of the year at Malacañan Palace in Manila. President Marcos emphasized the need to…

  • President Marcos Jr. Orders Budget Review to Reinstate Funding for Key Socioeconomic Initiatives

    In a decisive move, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed his Cabinet to reassess the government’s National Expenditure Program (NEP) to restore funding for essential socioeconomic projects that were previously cut by Congress. This directive was issued during the first full Cabinet meeting of the year at Malacañan Palace in Manila. Marcos emphasized the…

  • President Marcos Jr. Orders Budget Review to Restore Funding for Key Projects

    In a decisive move, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed his Cabinet to reassess the government’s National Expenditure Program (NEP) to restore funding for essential projects that were cut by Congress. This directive was issued during the first full Cabinet meeting of the year at Malacañan Palace in Manila. Marcos emphasized the need to…

  • Año: Reorganization of National Security Council Crucial for Enhanced Policy Formulation

    National Security Adviser Eduardo Año emphasized the importance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent executive order, which reshaped the National Security Council (NSC). Speaking in Manila, Año described the move as essential for improving the development of national security policies. He highlighted that the NSC primarily serves as an advisory body to the President,…

  • President Marcos Jr. and Executive Secretary Bersamin Plan for Upcoming Cabinet Meeting

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday to prepare for the first Cabinet meeting of 2025, set for January 7. The meeting’s agenda was a key focus, as shared by Cesar Chavez, the Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office, via text to reporters. Chavez mentioned that President Marcos…

  • President Marcos Jr. and Executive Secretary Bersamin Discuss Upcoming Cabinet Meeting Agenda

    In preparation for the first Cabinet meeting of 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday to outline the agenda. The meeting, set for January 7, was confirmed by Cesar Chavez, the Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office, via a text message to reporters stationed at the Palace.…

  • President Marcos Jr. and Cabinet Review 2025 Budget, No Talk of Reenactment

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened with key members of his Cabinet, including Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, and Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, to scrutinize the proposed 2025 national budget. The meeting, held just before Christmas, aimed to ensure the budget aligns…

  • President Marcos Jr. Emphasizes AFP Modernization to Tackle Cybercrime and National Security Threats

    During the 89th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the importance of the AFP’s modernization efforts in addressing cybercrime and other emerging national security threats. Marcos praised the AFP for its agility and responsiveness to the evolving…

  • President Marcos Jr. Engages in Detailed Review of 2025 National Budget with Cabinet

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has initiated a thorough examination of the proposed PHP6.352 trillion national budget for 2025, engaging in a series of meetings with key Cabinet members. On Wednesday, Marcos convened with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, and Public Works Secretary…

  • President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Contracts for Five Major Transportation Initiatives

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant ceremony at Malacañan Palace in Manila, where he observed the signing of contracts for five crucial transportation projects under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The event, held on December 18, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s infrastructure development, aimed at enhancing travel comfort and economic…