The government and its partners have so far released P275 million to families affected by recent calamities particularly Super Typhoon “Egay” and the southwest monsoon, a social welfare official reported on Saturday.
The government has to do more in the next five years by building on all its initial gains to push for effective and transformative development initiatives, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said in his 2024 Budget Message to Congress.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the education department and local government units (LGUs) to continue supporting sports development in the country.
The Philippine government and the European Commission affirmed on Monday their commitment to stronger bilateral relations as they both agreed on the expansion of trade, and enhanced cooperation on climate change, maritime security and green economy.
In the three-day state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Malaysia, the government has reaped a total of US$285 million investment commitments after Malaysian business leaders have pledged to expand their investments and operations in the Philippines.