Philippines

Marcos urges Filipinos to embody solidarity as PH welcomes 2023

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora  President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on New Year’s Day urged Filipinos to embody the true meaning of solidarity as the nation moves toward recovery. As 2022 closes, Marcos hopes that the Filipino people would draw inspiration from their love for fellow Filipinos and … Continue reading

Philippines

Duterte signs P165.5-B Bayanihan 2 law

Duterte signs P165.5-B Bayanihan 2 law By Filane Mikee Cervantes   BAYANIHAN 2. President Rodrigo Duterte signs into law the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act,  which provides for a PHP165.5-billion fund to finance the country’s Covid-19 response efforts. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go were present when Duterte signed the measure into law.  … Continue reading