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Palace on corruption index: Philippines in right direction

The slight improvement of the Philippines in the latest Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International shows that the country is headed in the right direction even as it serves as a continuing challenge to the Marcos administration to do better, Malacañang said on yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Palace links improved corruption index ranking to digitalization processes

The government welcomed the country's slight improvement in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, owing it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s "efforts to streamline institutional processes and curtail opportunities for graft and corruption.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

MMDA, Palace to tackle proposals to decongest Metro Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is set to discuss with Malacañang its proposals to decongest Metro Manila, an MMDA official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

WATCH: ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rally draws huge crowd after government ‘encouragement’ to attend

Rappler's Palace reporter Dwight de Leon takes us through what's happening at Quirino Grandstand in Manila.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Serbian archaeologists unearth Roman triumphal arch

Viminacium was a sprawling Roman city of 45,000 people with a hippodrome, fortifications, a forum, palace, temples, an amphitheater, aqueducts, baths, and workshops. It existed between the first and sixth centuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Monetary Board awaits Palace word on government representative

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is awaiting word from Malacañang as to who will be the government representative in the seven-member Monetary Board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Thai man faces a record 50 years in jail for royal insult

Thailand's lese majeste law, one of the strictest in the world, protects the palace from criticism and carries a jail sentence of up to 15 years for each perceived violation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received in the morning by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during a three-day official visit in Manila. After the meeting in the presidential palace, Widodo said during a news conference that he discussed with Marcos ways to e.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Cabinet musical chairs?

A new landmark law took effect without the usual signing ceremony at Malacañang Palace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Finish Strong

I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. — Acts 20:24.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

TVET to be integrated in senior high

Technical and vocational skills training will soon be given to all senior high school students, following the signing of a joint memorandum circular embedding the Technical and Vocational Education and Training program of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in the revised SHS curriculum of the Department of Education......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

DSWD wants 4Ps cash aid increased

Due to the continuing rise in inflation rates, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is pushing for an adjustment in the cash grants given to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024