Darryl Esguerra

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – The government is ramping up efforts to mitigate the effects of flooding and other rainy season threats, Malacañang said Wednesday, citing continuous infrastructure works and agency coordination to ensure preparedness. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to construct flood control projects across the country.

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to intensify security at all major drug entry points and ensure that confiscated narcotics are destroyed immediately to prevent them from reentering the streets. “Sinabi ko sa Coast Guard at saka PNP, bantayan na ninyo dahil ayokong bumalik sa merkado 'yan. Sirain na ninyo agad.

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – Despite shared frustrations over the K-12 program, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said his administration is focused on strengthening the current curriculum and addressing long-standing gaps in education infrastructure and teacher support, while Congress deliberates possible changes.

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – Malacañang has declared June 24 a special non-working day in the City of San Juan in celebration of its Wattah! Wattah! Festival. “It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of San Juan be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebrations,” read Proclamation No. 929, which was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 13. A copy of the proclamation was made public on Tuesday.

1 week ago | canadianinquirer.net | Arianne Lacanilao |Darryl Esguerra

By Darryl John Esguerra, Philippine News AgencyMANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to coordinate with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), underscoring the importance of protecting civil liberties and safeguarding the rights of all Filipinos. Marcos met with PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Monday evening in Malacañang, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.