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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed four proclamations expanding two economic zones in Southern Tagalog and establishing two in Negros Oriental and Batangas, bringing to 46 the number of ecozones whose growth was spurred during his watch. “The presidential proclamations covering 46 ecozones are projected to bring in P141.2 billion worth of investments and generate close […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto led the distribution of Special Allotment Release Orders (SAROs) under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to municipalities in Luzon at the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Luzon National Congress. Addressing local chief executives from Luzon, Recto emphasized that local recommendations submitted to the National Government will not serve […]
The Marcos administration will boost protection for the 6.5 million Filipinos lifted out of poverty during the last two years, while creating more jobs, raising incomes, and lowering living costs of the middle class. “That is the marching order of the President: Support the middle class and prevent 6.5 million Filipinos from sliding back into […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto called on American companies to ensure that their investments in the Philippines create jobs, develop Filipino talent, and contribute to shared prosperity. “That is the partnership we want—not just one business mission, but generations of investment, innovation, jobs, and shared prosperity between the Philippines and the United States,” Recto told American […]
In a significant move to enhance local development, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto handed over a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) totaling P265 million to Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro. The allocation, from the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), targets critical provincial projects in energy, healthcare, and farm-to-market road initiatives, marking a pivotal step in the National […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 89-2026, extended to August 17, 2026, specified statutory tax deadlines falling from August 10 to 16, 2026, for taxpayers under Revenue District Offices (RDOs) affected by the continued heavy rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat. The Circular covers 58 BIR […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto turned to family history as he urged a hundred Presidential Scholars in Dumaguete City to persevere in their studies, telling them that education can change not only one life, but the course of an entire family. Speaking before the scholars, Recto recalled the story of his grandfather, the late statesman Claro […]
After five years of delay, the Gensan Underpass in Barangay Mabuhay, General Santos City is finally open to motorists. The project is expected to ease the flow of traffic in the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to fast track the completion of pending projects all over the country, Public Works […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered to expedite the construction of the Northbound Interchange Ramp of the Batino Bridge along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Calamba City, Laguna. Marcos gave the directive to alleviate the heavy traffic experienced by motorists, especially large trucks plying the area. According to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, the road […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged the new members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to reject corruption and “serve the people with respect, dedication and urgency”. Addressing the Philippine Public Safety Academy’s KADASIGAYON Class of 2026, Recto reminded the graduates that the authority carried by […]