Latest news with #FerdinandMarcosJr.
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Marcos postpones rehab of Manila's major circle road for a month
MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday (June 1) announced the postponement of the rehabilitation of the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa), Manila's main thoroughfare, for a month. This was confirmed by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon during the launch of the Pamilya Pasa promo. 'He said 'Go back to the drawing board' because he has listened to the concerns of the residents of Metro Manila,' Dizon told reporters. 'And he has also listened to experts who have informed him that there are more effective ways and new technologies that we can do faster,' Dizon added. The project, or what the government deemed as Edsa rebuild, was originally set to start mid-June. However, Dizon said that the president instructed them to revamp their plan within a month. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Health
- GMA Network
DOH suspends new fees for registration of health products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday called on the Department of Health (DOH) to approve the immediate suspension of increased fees for facility registration and certificate of product registration for health products. The Department of Health (DOH) suspended the implementation of adjusted regulatory fees and charges for facility registration and Certificates of Product Registration (CPR) for health products. In an advisory, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced the 60-day suspension of Administrative Order No. 2024-0016, which contains the details of the adjusted fees. The FDA earlier sought a temporary halt to the order "to assess certain provisions of the AO in coordination with the FDA's concerned centers." The recommendation was made in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directives to ease the burden on businesses and improve access to medicine. According to an earlier statement, FDA said it would continue to advocate for a 'fair, transparent, and aligned' efforts for healthcare regulation. FDA Director General Paolo Teston noted that any increase in regulatory fees must be supported by visible improvements in service delivery and operational efficiency. 'Mahigpit ngayong nagtutulungan ang DOH at FDA sa mga kinauukulang partido upang matiyak na ang anumang binago o bagong bayarin ay kinakailangan,' DOH said. (The DOH and FDA are closely coordinating with concerned parties to ensure any changes or adjusted fees are needed.) —Jiselle Anne Casucian/LDF, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Filipino Times
3,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes turned over to DMW for delivery to OFW families
Around 3,000 balikbayan boxes, originally sent by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) but left unclaimed due to mishandling and neglect by freight forwarders, have been handed over to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for proper distribution to the intended recipients. In a statement on May 29, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said the turnover follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to keep government services attuned to the needs of Filipino families. With the Department of Finance's (DOF) approval, the BOC officially declared the boxes as forfeited and finalized a deed of donation with the DMW. The DMW will now be responsible for ensuring the long-delayed packages are delivered to the families of OFWs. BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio assured the public that the balikbayan boxes would finally reach their rightful recipients after months of inter-agency coordination since early 2024. The BOC emphasized that it took extensive steps to secure legal clearances, complete documentation, and manage logistics to ensure the boxes could be lawfully and properly released.
Filipino Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Marcos refuses to resign, pledges to tackle national issues head-on
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. firmly rejected calls for his resignation on Tuesday, stressing his commitment to solving the country's pressing challenges and stating that quitting is not in his nature. 'Resign? Why would I do that? It's not in my character to run from problems,' Marcos said in an interview on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The President underscored his determination to lead through action and accountability, emphasizing that his administration is focused on finding solutions, not evading difficulties. His remarks come amid a sweeping Cabinet revamp, where he ordered all secretaries to submit courtesy resignations as part of a drive to improve government performance. Marcos clarified that the reshuffle was not merely symbolic but part of a deliberate effort to strengthen leadership across all levels of governance. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed that Marcos has so far accepted the resignations of two Cabinet officials while retaining his core economic team. The President also announced that a comprehensive performance review will be conducted—extending beyond top-level officials. 'This isn't just about the Cabinet,' Marcos said. 'We're taking a hard look at the entire structure to ensure we deliver real results.'
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Marcos visits PH's largest greenhouse facility
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday morning visited the country's largest greenhouse facility in San Rafael, Bulacan. He was accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) chairman Manuel Pangilinan, and others. The Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF) is a joint venture between Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV) — a subsidiary of the MPIC — and Israel-based LR Group, inaugurated its 3.5-hectare greenhouse facility in March. It is expected to produce up to 500 metric tons of fresh produce annually, including 60,000 heads of lettuce per month (144 MT per year). Developed with LR Group's state-of-the-art technology, the greenhouse also uses 90% less water and land while yielding five times more produce than traditional farms. 'MPFF's initiative addresses supply instability and high input costs, providing a reliable source of produce for businesses and consumers,' Malacañang said. 'The new brand 'More Veggies Please' aims to deliver fresh, nutritious vegetables initially in Metro Manila, with plans for nationwide expansion,' it added. The MPFF seeks to expand the greenhouse by the second half of 2026. —Joahna Lei Casilao/AOL, GMA Integrated News
