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MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos activated yesterday the Disaster Response Command Center (DRCC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to speed up relief operations during calamities.
The plot thickens as far as the reported attempts of administration allies to install highly-favored presidential kin, albeit a presidential survey laggard, as the next head of government of the land. The fastest way to catapult the politician into power is by tinkering with the 1987 Constitution. Only then can the legislator become the country’s next Chief Executive.
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto took his oath yesterday, amid an avalanche of praise from various quarters and peers, with President Marcos voicing confidence in his new official’s capability to ensure fiscal sustainability while keeping inflation down.
MANILA, Philippines — The government remains committed in its goal of building six million houses until 2028, President Marcos said yesterday, as he turned over housing units to hundreds of families in Bacoor, Cavite affected by the Manila Bay cleanup.
Last year, the leadership of the House of Representatives said the chamber had withdrawn all “8” protocol plates issued to members of previous Congresses. In a memorandum dated Nov. 16, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco urged congressmen to submit to his office all “8” plates issued to members of previous Congresses. New ones would be issued for members of the current Congress, he said, only after all the expired ones have been surrendered.
A Philippine prosecutor has dismissed a criminal complaint of grave threats against former President Rodrigo Duterte due to lack of evidence.
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not face trial in a Philippine court after the Quezon City (QC) Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the grave threat complaints filed by Rep. France Castro (ACT-Teachers party-list) against the former president.
Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has outlined key strategies to steer the nation faster towards inclusive growth that benefits every citizen, enhances their quality of life, and safeguards the future of new generations.