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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:59:00 +0800
'We will find a way': Marcos says on energy concerns
After being sworn into office on June 30, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged that there is a power supply dilemma hounding the country, and indicated that he may leave it to oil-rich nations to provide for the country's energy r...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:59:00 +0800
Hopes high for Philippine sports as athletes take part in Marcos inauguration
In a historic moment, athletes were represented in the civic military parade leading up to that much-awaited moment when Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the country’s 17th president.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:45:00 +0800
Marcos Jr.’s cabinet officials take oath at Malacañang
Despite being incomplete, with some secretaries of executive departments yet to be named, officials chosen to serve and be Marcos Jr.’s alter ego in key sectors already took their oath of office at the Malacañang on Thursday.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:41:00 +0800
Marcos Jr. promises better support for overseas Filipino workers
While he promised better support and training for overseas Filipino workers, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also lamented over Filipinos taking “menial occupations” abroad.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:16:00 +0800
Marcos vows to fix flaws in pandemic response
Marcos will face the mammoth tasks of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and bouncing back from its devastating effects as he succeeds former President Rodrigo Duterte. 

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:58:00 +0800
Nostalgic Marcos laments state of education, vows not to change history lessons
Baring details of his agenda for education, newly inaugurated President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday lamented the state of schools where materials have to be "rethought" to equip Filipino students for better jobs.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:40:00 +0800
On day of Marcos inauguration, activists converge at historic Plaza Miranda
The historic square is widely regarded as the center of Philippine political discourse prior to the imposition of martial law in 1972, which Bayan said "holds historic significance in the anti-dictatorship struggle." The plaza is also a designated fr...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:25:00 +0800
New LTO branch opens in Estancia Mall
Estancia Mall welcomes a new Land Transportation Office located at the 4th floor East Wing.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:21:00 +0800
Marcos vows ‘comprehensive’ infrastructure plan in continuation of Duterte's ‘Build, Build, Build’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed in his inaugural address that he will be presenting a “comprehensive infrastructure plan” that would build on the flagship infrastructure program of his predecessor former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:16:00 +0800
'Kayo ang himala': Nora Aunor dedicates National Artist honor to fans
Actress Nora Aunor dedicated her long-awaited conferral of being a National Artist of the Philippines to her longtime fans and to lovers of Filipino cinema from past to present.



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