Day: December 2, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday expressed optimism that the government can still meet its economic growth target for the year. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to urge his economic team to implement measures to bolster the country’s growth trajectory. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized that despite disruptions, such as recent rallies impacting the Philippine economy, the administration is determined to achieve its growth goal. Addressing concerns over potentially missing the GDP target for the third consecutive year, she assured that efforts are ongoing to meet the objective. When asked if the

Manila: The Philippines is set to host the 18th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society (APVRS) from December 12 to 14, uniting global specialists in vision and retinal health. This event is organized by the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO) and the Vitreo Retina Society of the Philippines (VRSP) with the goal of enhancing learning exchanges and collaborations on the latest scientific developments and innovations in retinal care. According to Philippines News Agency, the APVRS 2025 congress will focus on scientific advancements, current strategies for disease management, and the promotion of vision health as a priority in Asia-Pacific countries. The

Manila: Taking a cue from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive not to abandon uniformed personnel who serve the country, acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. ordered a full review of disability discharge policies to ensure fair, updated, and responsive support for officers who sustain life-altering injuries in the line of duty. Nartatez said the order was part of internal reforms to ensure that wounded law enforcement personnel receive the recognition, benefits, and opportunities they rightfully deserve. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative came after President Marcos, reacting to a viral video posted

Manila: The First Family is open to undergoing a lifestyle check, Malaca±ang stated as it addressed queries raised in an investigative report regarding the distribution of ‘allocable’ infrastructure funds. The report highlighted Ilocos Norte, the political stronghold of the Marcos family, currently represented by presidential son Ferdinand Alexander ‘Sandro’ Marcos in Congress, as one of the top recipients. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reviewed the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) report. The report alleged that Sandro Marcos’ district received approximately PHP15.8 billion in Department of Public

Surigao del sur: To improve coastal livelihood and support salt self-sufficiency, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Caraga Region (BFAR-13) launched three salt production initiatives in November, benefiting fisherfolk communities in Surigao del Sur and Surigao del Norte. The PHP1.7-million initiative, carried out in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and local government units, aims to provide sustainable income sources for fisherfolk families through solar-powered salt production. According to Philippines News Agency, the first of the three projects was turned over to the San Roque Payapay Fisherfolk Association (SRPFA) in Lingig, Surigao del Sur on Nov. 17. Valued at PHP673,000,