President Marcos grants amnesty to MNLF rebels

President Marcos grants amnesty to MNLF rebels

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a proclamation granting amnesty to members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), a rebel group that has been fighting for autonomy in Mindanao for decades. The proclamation, signed on November 22, 2023, covers MNLF members who have committed crimes in pursuit of their political beliefs, such as … Read more

PH won’t give up territory in WPS, President reiterates

PH won’t give up territory in WPS, President reiterates

President Ferdinand R. Marcos reiterated on Sunday that the Philippines will not cede any territory amid the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and will continue to adhere to international rules-based order and strengthen alliances with its partners. “As I have said before, and I will say again, the Philippines will not give … Read more

DOT hails inclusion of CRK as world’s most beautiful airport – News24.ph

DOT hails inclusion of CRK as world’s most beautiful airport         – News24.ph

Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year, earning the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).   “This accolade not only reflects the aesthetic grandeur of … Read more

Revised ‘Maharlika’ IRR gains support

Revised ‘Maharlika’ IRR gains support

Support for the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) continued to pour in, a day after it was released and published on various official platforms by the Office of the President last Saturday. In a statement, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his … Read more

Philippines, Japan ink deal on tourism cooperation – News24.ph

Philippines, Japan ink deal on tourism cooperation         – News24.ph

Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Japanese Government’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLITT) have signed a landmark agreement that is seen to expand opportunities for tourism development between the two countries.  This, as DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and MLIT Minister His Excellency Tetsuo Saito signed a Memorandum of Cooperation … Read more

PBBM welcomes expansion of Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair with 335k beneficiaries

PBBM welcomes expansion of Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair with 335k beneficiaries

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has welcomed the further expansion of the “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” to Sta. Cruz, Laguna on Saturday where various government services such as medical, financial, labor, education and several others were offered. Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., who represented President Marcos during the event, said the … Read more

PBBM casts votes for barangay polls

PBBM casts votes for barangay polls

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. cast his vote on Monday for the barangay elections at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School in Batac City, Ilocos Norte where he also urged the Filipinos to exercise their rights to suffrage. “Bumoto na kayo,” President Marcos told reporters shortly after casting his vote as he highlighted the importance … Read more

Philippines Named Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 by World Cruise Awards – News24.ph

Philippines Named Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 by World Cruise Awards         – News24.ph

DUBAI, U.A.E. – The Philippines has proudly clinched the title of Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This notable achievement marks the first time the Philippines has received this recognition, building the country’s reputation as an emerging powerhouse in the global cruise and tourism sector.  The World Cruise Awards, an annual … Read more

Tourism chief visits Tawi-Tawi in PHL, assures LGU, tourism stakeholders of Marcos admin’s full support – News24.ph

Tourism chief visits Tawi-Tawi in PHL, assures LGU, tourism stakeholders of Marcos admin’s full support         – News24.ph

BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco assured Tawi-Tawians of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) support, as it continually pursues its objective of equalizing tourism opportunities ensuring tourism development where “no one is left behind”. This, as the tourism chief graced the 50th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi on Monday (Sept. 25), where she was invited … Read more

Negros farmers prove Php25 per kilo rice is achievable

Negros farmers prove Php25 per kilo rice is achievable

Farmers from Negros Occidental proved that local rice can be sold at Php 25 per kilogram, an initiative aligned with the aspirations of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for a more affordable staple rice for Filipinos. Members of the Federation of Irrigators Association of Central Negros-Bago River Irrigation System (FIACN-BRIS) sold rice for Php 25 … Read more