Day: November 1, 2025

Manila: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) continues to provide free legal aid and public assistance to workers and employers, reinforcing its role as a trusted mediator for labor-related concerns and workplace disputes. DOLE’s Public Assistance and Complaints Unit (PACU) reported on Saturday that it assisted 191 walk-in clients in the past month, 117 men and 74 women, including 16 persons with disabilities (PWD) and 23 senior citizens. According to Philippines News Agency, most of those who sought help came from the National Capital Region, while others were from Calabarzon and Central Luzon. Of the cases received, 132 were

Kuala lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday defended the creation of a new Philippines-United States task force for the South China Sea, emphasizing that the initiative is designed to enhance coordination and reduce tensions amid maritime disputes with China. Speaking to the Philippine media during his participation in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, Marcos stated that the task force aims to improve operational coordination between the two allies and uphold freedom of navigation in the contested waters. According to Philippines News Agency, the task force, jointly announced by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Defense

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday welcomed the easing of trade tensions between the United States and China, describing it as a positive development for the global economy and for countries like the Philippines. This follows reports that the two economic giants have agreed to a temporary truce on the sidelines of the recently concluded APEC Summit. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos mentioned that he received limited details about the talks between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. However, early reports indicated that Washington and Beijing have agreed to ‘declare peace for at least a year,’

Busan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday called for peaceful demonstrations during the anti-corruption rallies scheduled for November 30, expressing hope that violence similar to the September 21 protests would not occur again. According to Philippines News Agency, during a media briefing in Busan, South Korea, where President Marcos attended the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, he stated that the upcoming Bonifacio Day protests are not considered a major concern. However, he expressed worries about potential agitators who might incite violence. Marcos questioned the intentions of demonstrators who bring weapons such as Molotov cocktails, highlighting the need to prevent

Busan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday emphasized the importance of providing funds to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to sustain the gains of its ongoing investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Marcos confirmed that the ICI has already received the budget needed for its continued operations, as well as for staff support and expansion. He said he is not privy to the exact amount. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stated, ‘As I said, we’re committed to make sure that they can, to fund their investigation, to make sure that everything that they want to do with

Gyeongju: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, as a ‘very productive’ meeting, emphasizing that discussions among regional leaders offered valuable insights on trade, artificial intelligence (AI), and climate action amid global uncertainties. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos shared with the Philippine media that the summit’s discussions primarily focused on trade and economic cooperation. Leaders also engaged in meaningful dialogues on AI governance, climate change mitigation, and loss-and-damage mechanisms, reflecting issues that are shaping global economic policies. Marcos highlighted that despite the diversity of participants, ranging from Latin American