Bongbong Marcos says Philippines ‘open for business’ with new Clark Airport terminal
He also said the new Clark Airport terminal is in line with the goal to make the Philippines a logistics center in Asia.
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Marcos says Philippines looks to US for ‘maintaining peace’ in South-east Asia
Marcos also said the Philippines’ primary consideration and guiding principle in its foreign policy is to “encourage peace.”
Bongbong Marcos, Japan PM Kishida reinforce Philippines – Japan ties in New York meeting
The leaders tackled maritime security, maritime domain awareness, maritime law enforcement capacities, and peace in Mindanao during the meeting.
Philippines to be ‘moderately prosperous’ by 2040: Marcos
The Philippines has remained on track to reach upper middle-income status by next year despite the challenges it faced during the pandemic and the current global crisis, he said.
Marcos asks for UN support of Philippines bid in Security Council
It was in January 2004 when the Philippines last assumed one of the seats in the UN Security Council for the term 2004-2005.
Marcos woos investors in New York, cites ‘mutually beneficial’ investment climate in Philippines
In a public statement delivered at the New York Stock Exchange, he touted how the Philippines recently enacted policies to further liberalize the economy and welcome more foreign…
State of calamity due to Covid-19 continued for ‘possibly 3 months’ in Philippines
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the extra time is for indemnification, among others, for the health care workers.
Face mask use now voluntary outdoors for Philippines
The immunocompromised, senior citizens, and those who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are still “strongly encouraged” to continue wearing face masks.
Bongbong Marcos reaps $14.36 billion in investment pledges abroad
These, he said, were in sectors of renewable energy, data centres, e-commerce, broadband technology, startups, government housing, and agriculture.
Philippine senator files bill banning junk food, sweetened drinks in public schools
The bill aims to prohibit the sale, distribution, and promotion of junk food and sugary drinks inside and 100 metres from the perimeter of all public educational institutions.