Marcos signs new law for online passport applications in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the "New Philippine Passport Act," designed to modernize passport application processes nationwide.
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Recto: NAIA on its way to be one of the world’s best airports, passengers to receive VIP treatment with the signing of the PPP Concession Agreement
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto expressed confidence that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is on its way to becoming one of the world’s best airports where all passengers will receive full VIP treatment following the signing of the NAIA public-private partnership (PPP) Concession Agreement on March 18, 2024.
Press Release - Villar thanks PBBM for giving 'new life' to the salt industry
The dying salt industry will finally breathe new life after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No 11985 (An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines, Appropriating Funds Thereof), said Senator Cynthia A. Villar. The senator, principal sponsor of the bill, said this is a "welcome development" and "we thank President Marcos" for this opportunity and huge help to revive the country's salt industry. She said this is also a 'prayer heard' for the sector's workers and stakeholders who have been appealing to revitalize the salt industry. Furthermore, she said all coastal communities will be able to again produce salt.
Czech minister to lead business mission to PH
PRAGUE: Czech President Petr Pavel will be sending a business delegation, led by Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný, to Manila next week with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Czech Republic's stand on WPS issue hailed
CZECH Republic's decision to side with the Philippines on the issue of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was a «triumphant achievement in statecraft,» said House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday.
Tirso Cruz 3rd thanks Marcos, says he's back to being an actor
MANILA, Philippines: Veteran actor Tirso Cruz 3rd expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for giving him the opportunity to serve and give back to the Philippine film industry and said he would now return to being an actor following his resignation.
Blinken to meet with President Marcos, Manalo in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to arrive in Manila to meet with President Marcos and Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo on Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs has announced.
SWS: Satisfaction with President Marcos lowest in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines — In a span of just one year, satisfaction with President Marcos among those in Mindanao has shifted from being highest to the lowest in the country, surveys conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.