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Metro Manila's 50-year drainage plan still in progress — MMDA
by Helen Flores - July 27, 2024 - 1:53pm
The proposed 50-year drainage masterplan for Metro Manila is still in the works, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said.
Bloated flood control budget slammed after 'Carina' flooded Metro Manila
by Helen Flores - July 27, 2024 - 12:00pm
A senator questioned the bloated budget for flood control projects which still failed to curb the flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas after Super Typhoon Carina.
President Marcos wants flood control masterplan
by Helen Flores - July 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The country needs to have a flood control masterplan as it braces for more torrential rain during the typhoon season that is expected to be worsened by the looming La Niña and climate change, President Marcos...
Work, classes suspended today
by Helen Flores - July 25, 2024 - 12:00am
Malacañang suspended work in government and classes in all levels in Metro Manila as well as in Central Luzon and Calabarzon today due to incessant rains brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon...
Marcos Jr. orders swift assistance to flooded, isolated areas
by Helen Flores - July 25, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos ordered on Wednesday the swift release of assistance, especially to areas isolated due to flooding brought by incessant rains dumped by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
Marcos to youth: Emulate Mabini
by Helen Flores - July 24, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos yesterday urged the youth to be like Apolinario Mabini, who despite his physical disability and poverty made sacrifices for the country.
Taming inflation, food security still Marcos priorities
by Helen Flores - July 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Taming inflation, particularly rising rice prices, and ensuring food security remain top priorities of the government, President Marcos reiterated in his third State of the Nation Address yesterday.
Not mentioned: PhilHealth fund impounding, Cha-cha, Maharlika
by Helen Flores - July 23, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos was silent yesterday on calls to return P89.9 billion to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. from the National Treasury, even as he ordered agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations...
‘West Philippine Sea not a figment of imagination; it is ours’
by Helen Flores - July 23, 2024 - 12:00am
The country will relentlessly defend its rights and interests in the West Philippines Sea for generations to come, an emotional President Marcos declared yesterday in his third State of the Nation Address, drawing...
President Marcos’ SONA barong a collaborative work of several artisans
by Helen Flores - July 22, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos will wear a barong made by artists from Southern Luzon and Aklan during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), Malacañang said yesterday.
Holidays declared in Western Samar, South Cotabato LGUs
by Helen Flores - July 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Malacañang has declared Aug. 5 and Sept. 10 as special non-working holidays in Calbayog in Western Samar and Polomolok in South Cotabato, respectively.
Marcos declares holiday in Dapitan, Davao, Bukidnon
by Helen Flores - July 21, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos has issued proclamations declaring special holidays in different areas in the country for the commemoration of their founding anniversaries and fiesta.
President Marcos inaugurates P940 million dam in Ilocos Norte
by Helen Flores - July 20, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos inaugurated a dam and a rice processing facility in Ilocos Norte and distributed assistance to farmers and fisherfolk affected by El Niño in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) ye...
Vice President Sara says no to Cabinet post? OK, says President Marcos
by Helen Flores - July 20, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos yesterday said he respects the decision of Vice President Sara Duterte not to accept another Cabinet post under his administration.
Iloilo dams seen to boost Western Visayas rice production
by Helen Flores - July 17, 2024 - 12:00am
The newly inaugurated dams under the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II in Iloilo is expected to increase annual rice production in Western Visayas by 160,000 tons, President Marcos said yesterday.
President Marcos sends well wishes, prayers to Trump
by Helen Flores - July 15, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos sent his well wishes to former US president Donald Trump and condemned the fatal shooting at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
President Marcos vows to continue unfinished APECO projects
by Helen Flores - July 14, 2024 - 12:00am
The government is committed to continue the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) projects – worth P796 million – that were stalled due to problems with contracts, President...
P183 million La Niña relief aid set for Central Luzon
by Helen Flores - July 13, 2024 - 12:00am
The government has readied P183.41 million in assistance to those likely to be affected by the looming La Niña in Central Luzon, considered the country’s rice granary, President Marcos announced ye...
President Marcos vows whole-of-government approach vs POGOs, drugs
by Helen Flores - July 13, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos vowed on Friday a whole-of-government approach in the crackdown on illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and narcotics in the country.
Marcos SONA to tackle government drive vs drugs, crime
by Helen Flores - July 11, 2024 - 12:00am
In his third State of the Nation Address, President Marcos yesterday said issues likely to be tackled are the “different threats that have been coming to us,” including the state of the economy,...
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