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The Manila Times on MSNMarcos checks condition of evacuees in San Mateo, Rizal
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited the evacuation site in San Mateo, Rizal to check on the condition of the families affected by the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm "Crising" and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.
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Philstar.com on MSNMarcos: 1% reduction in US tariff still a ‘significant achievement’
After a historic visit to the White House yielded just a 1% reduction in US tariffs on Philippine goods, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. still called it a win.
President Ferdinand Marcos defended Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla against criticisms for being too “informal” in his government work and class suspension announcements.
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The Manila Times on MSNMarcos: SONA 80% complete
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the draft of his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is “80 percent complete.” In a roundtable discussion with the Philippine media delegation in Washington,
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Free Malaysia Today on MSNWest PH Sea: US promises Marcos to ramp up deterrence on China
Top US officials promised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that Washington will defend its longtime ally and ramp up military resources aimed at deterring China.
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Despite Manila reaffirming its ironclad defense cooperation with Washington, President Ferdinand Marcos' "tough" tariff negotiations with United States (US) President Donald Trump resulted in only a 1 percentage point reduction on the 20 percent duties on Philippines goods,
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The Manila Times on MSNMarcos secures $21-B investment pledges in US
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines secured over $21 billion in investment pledges during his three-day official visit to the United States. In his arrival message Thursday night,
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ABS-CBN on MSNMarcos back from US trip, assures gov't aid for flood-stricken areas
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that the government will continue to respond to the needs of those affected by the onslaught of the southwest monsoon or habagat.