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PBBM eyes pre-shipping inspections of agricultural commodities to curb smuggling
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that he is considering the recommendation of the Société Générale de Surveillance SA (SGS) to conduct pre-shipping inspections in a move to stop the smuggling of agricultural goods and ensure its safety for public consumption. Read more here
PBBM wants 95% of gov’t transactions to be done digitally
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. disclosed on Wednesday that his administration is pushing for more digitalized transactions in all government agencies including that of the local government units (LGUs) to provide seamless and accurate service to the Filipino people.
Gov’t to employ advanced technologies to entice youth into agribusiness – PBBM
The national government will be making use of new technologies in the agriculture sector to attract young people to go into agribusiness and farming, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. The chief executive said it is also important to continuously innovate and mechanize the systems in farming to draw the youth into agriculture.
PBBM invites public to visit Malacañang heritage structures
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday invited the public to visit the Malacañang heritage structures and catch a glimpse of the country’s history. The President and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, together with their son, Simon, opened the historical structures inside the Palace complex in Manila.
PBBM welcomes more investments, advanced agri-technologies from Bangkok-based business conglomerate
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hailed the Bangkok-based business conglomerate which is planning to invest some US$2.5 billion in agricultural technology development in the country.
PBBM holds a sectoral meeting with Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno and other officials
Nakipagpulong si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. kay Department of Finance Secretary (DOF) Benjamin Diokno kasama ang iba pang kawani ng pamahalaan ngayong araw upang pag-usapan ang mga fiscal incentive para sa mga export at domestic market-oriented enterprises na nais mamuhunan sa bansa. Ibinahagi ni Finance Secretary Diokno na nakikipagtulungan ang pamahalaan sa International Monetary Fund (IMF) para sa pagsasagawa ng isang pag-aaral na naglalayong tugunan ang value-added tax (VAT) collection inefficiency sa bansa. Alinsunod ito sa panawagan na suriin ang kasalukuyang tax framework ng Pilipinas at maghanap ng iba pang paraan upang maiangat ang antas ng pagnenegosyo mapa-lokal man at dayuhang mamumuhunan.
PBBM sees Pier 88 in Cebu as vital piece of puzzle in pushing for connectivity, seamless travel, global trade
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he envisions the launch of the Pier 88 project in Cebu province as an important piece of the puzzle in pushing for connectivity, and seamless travel and international trade.
PBBM assures Cebuanos of continuous support from gov’t, fulfill campaign promises
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday told residents of Cebu province that his administration will continuously provide support to achieve the development and economic prosperity for the whole country.
PBBM to AFP personnel: ‘Gov’t will work for your welfare’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Friday his commitment to ensure the welfare of the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and their families as he led the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Navy (PN).
PBBM pushes for PH-EU Free Trade Agreement
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP) to push for the resumption of the negotiations for a bilateral Philippine-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).