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PBBM orders aviation authorities to coordinate with Malaysia, Singapore to secure Zaldy Co’s air assets

28 November 2025


“You cannot steal from the Filipino people and expect to hide or fly away on your private jets. You may have the money to run, but you cannot outrun the Republic of the Philippines.”

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued this warning as he directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to coordinate with Malaysian and Singaporean authorities to secure the air assets linked to fugitive ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co.

“Ngayong araw, inatasan ko ang DOTr at saka ‘yung CAAP na makipag-ugnayan sa mga kaibigan natin sa Malaysia saka sa Singapore dahil ang mga pag-aari na helicopter at saka eroplano ay mukhang doon tinatago ni Zaldy Co at nakarehistro po ito sa kaniyang kumpanya na tinatawag na Misibis Aviation and Development Corporation,” President Marcos said in a video message on Friday to report developments in the investigation into flood control irregularities.

Co’s air assets are covered by freeze orders issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) covering assets linked to the flood control scam, as part of the government’s efforts to recover stolen taxpayers’ money.

“Nagkaroon na ng freeze order ang AMLC, kaya lahat ng galaw at disposisyon ng mga aircraft na ito, lalong-lalo na ngayon ay ipinagbabawal,” the President said.

The President emphasized that the government is taking firm action to prevent fugitives from using stolen public funds to evade accountability.

“Dahil kailangan natin ipaalaman sa lahat ng mga pugante: hindi puwedeng gamitin ang mga ari-arian na galing sa kaban ng bayan, ninakaw ninyo para tumakas o umiwas sa batas,” the President said.

President Marcos warned that unscrupulous individuals would not be able to evade the law.

Expressing firm resolve, the Chief Executive said the government will recover stolen public funds and hold accountable every person connected to the infrastructure projects corruption.

“Kaya kayong mga pugante, umuwi na kayo. Ang payo ko sa inyo, hindi na kayo turista. Hinahabol na kayo ng batas,” President Marcos said.

The President also announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara, who has been implicated in the flood control mess, has returned PhP110 million to the government and will return PhP200 million more in the next two weeks.

“This government intends to bring back every peso, every asset, every person responsible and return it to the Filipino people,” President Marcos said.

Co and 15 officials of the DPWH and Sunwest Corporation are facing graft and malversation charges over an anomalous road dike project in Oriental Mindoro, in the first batch of cases filed by the Office of the Ombudsman before the Sandiganbayan. | PND

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President Marcos brings ‘Handog ng Pangulo’ to indigenous peoples in Zamboanga City

28 November 2025


President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the distribution of livelihood assistance and delivery of government services to indigenous peoples (IPs) during the “Handog ng Pangulo: Tulong at Serbisyo Para sa Indigenous People Communities” program held in Barangay Sinunuc, Zamboanga City.

The President personally met with around 500 members of the Sama Bajau IP community, underscoring the administration’s commitment to improving their quality of life and preventing them from becoming street dwellers.

“Nandito lang naman po ako ang sadya ko rito para tingnan na maayos ang pagbigay ng tulong sa ‘yung ating tinatawag na mga unang Pilipino, ang ating IP community mga Sama Badjau,” President Marcos said in his remarks.

The President said the program is part of the administration’s goal to bring government services closer to the people, especially vulnerable and remote communities.

“Nandito kami dahil kung minsan ang gobyerno ay naghihintay lang na kayo ang lumapit, hindi naman namin naseserbisan kayong lahat. Hindi namin kayo natutulungan lahat. Kaya ang ginawa namin, kami na lang ang pupunta, ang gobyerno ang pupunta sa inyo,” President Marcos said.

The President encouraged the IP communities not to hesitate to seek help and ask questions from government agencies present during the event.

President Marcos then vowed to continue delivering essential aid and programs that will strengthen the well-being and future of IPs.

“Lagi kong sinasabi kasi maraming nagte-thank you. Huwag na kayong mag-thank you. Ito ‘yung trabaho namin. Ito lang talaga ang dapat namin ginagawa at sige lang hindi namin ito ititigil. Hangga’t may buhay itatrabaho namin ito,” the President said.

President Marcos thanked the local government units for their strong support, saying that working closely with the national government has enabled the efficient implementation of government programs.

As part of the program, a caravan of government services was organized at the Sinunuc Covered Court to provide holistic support to the Sama Bajau community. This included food assistance, livelihood support, and access to a wide range of government programs to address both the immediate and long-term needs of IP families.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided PhP10,000 each to 500 IP families through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program. In addition, 71 families received grocery packs worth PhP3,000 under the Walang Gutom Program; 500 families received family food packs; and 100 beneficiaries were granted PhP15,000 each under the Sustainable Livelihood Program.

Various government agencies also extended essential services. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources assisted with boat registration and distributed informational materials, while the Office of the City Civil Registry provided free verification and certified copies of civil registry records.

The Department of Trade and Industry conducted program orientations and offered free business name registration; the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples issued Certificates of Confirmation and provided consultations on IP concerns; and the Department of Agrarian Reform distributed informational materials.

The Department of Health provided services and aid, including medical consultations, hygiene and oral care kits, jerrycans, nutrition counseling, family planning services, and health tests.

The Philippine Statistics Authority facilitated national ID registration and updates and retrieval of transaction numbers during registration, while the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority offered skills enhancement and free grooming services.

The Department of Labor and Employment provided livelihood assistance and registration for the National Skills Registry Program, while PhilHealth assisted with membership registration and the Yakap Program.

Prior to the caravan, President Marcos witnessed the turnover of 10 fishing boats, complete with accessories, to members of the Maasin Fisherfolk Association at the Sinunuc shoreline.

The initiatives in Zamboanga are part of the administration’s broader effort to ensure that no community is left behind in the country’s development.

Also present during the event were DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Zamboanga City 1st District Representative Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai, and Zamboanga Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso. | PND

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PBBM, pinangunahan ang inagurasyon ng Tunnel No. 5 ng Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project para pagtibayin ang water suplay sa Mega Manila

28 November 2025


Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. nitong Biyernes ang inagurasyon ng isang mahalagang bahagi ng Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project na titiyak sa tuloy-tuloy na suplay ng tubig para sa Metro Manila at mga kalapit na probinsya.

Ayon sa Pangulo, ang Tunnel No. 5 ay isang malaking tagumpay tungo sa layunin na mabigyan ang bawat Pilipino ng maaasahan at sapat na suplay ng tubig.

Pinalalakas ng bagong tunnel ang deka-dekada nang Umiray–Angat–Ipo–La Mesa system, na nagsisilbing gulugod sa paghahatid ng tubig mula sa Angat Dam patungong Metro Manila at Mega Manila.

“This is why the establishment of Tunnel No. 5 is not only important, it is essential,” sinabi ng Pangulo sa inauguration ceremony na ginanap sa Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Compound sa Norzagaray, Bulacan.

Pinasinayaan ng Pangulo ang project marker sa Bigte Basin sa Barangay Bigte, kasama nina Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Raphael Lotilla, MWSS Administrator Leonor Cleofas, Maynilad President at CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez, at ni Manila Water President at CEO Jose Victor Emmanuel A. De Dios.

Ang Umiray–Angat–Ipo–La Mesa ang nagdadala ng halos 90 porsyento ng tubig na ginagamit ng mahigit 20 milyong residente sa Metro Manila, Bulacan, at ilang bahagi ng Cavite at Rizal.

“These numbers show how important it is to keep the Angat system strong, reliable, and future-ready,” ayon sa Punong Ehekutibo.

Ayon sa Pangulo, ang Tunnel No. 5 ay may kakayahang magdala ng higit sa 1.6 bilyong litro ng tubig kada araw, na nagpapataas sa kapasidad ng sistema mula 6 bilyon tungo sa halos 8 bilyong litro kada araw.

“Ibig sabihin, mas maraming pamilya ang magkakaroon ng tuloy-tuloy at maaasahang suplay ng tubig sa kanilang mga tahanan,” ang sabi ng Pangulo.

“Maisasaayos ang mga dati nang tunnels dahil may backup ng puwedeng pagdaanan ng tubig. ‘Yung mga tunnel po na sinara dahil kailangan nang mag-maintenance, maaari na ngayon natin buksan – balikan ulit, baka may pag-asa pa, baka may rehab pa para magamit pa rin natin,” punto pa ng Pangulo.

Ang mas pinahusay na daloy ng suplay ng tubig ay makatutulong din sa paghahanda ng mga komunidad laban sa tagtuyot at iba pang epekto ng climate change, at lalo pang magpapatatag sa sistema ng tubig ng bansa.

Pinuri ni Pangulong Marcos ang walang sawang suporta ng mga concessionaire na Maynilad at Manila Water, gayundin ang mga inhinyero, manggagawa, at lahat ng nagbigay ng kanilang husay at pagsisikap para sa proyekto.

“This project reminds us that we can accomplish what – when the government and the private sector, and the LGUs are anchored on a shared vision,” ang sabi ng Punong Ehekutibo.

“Ladies and gentlemen, let this milestone encourage us to value the resources that we are blessed with, use them responsibly, and take part in building a more inclusive, sustainable future for everyone.” | PND

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PBBM inaugurates Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project Tunnel No. 5 to strengthen water supply across Mega Manila

28 November 2025


President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated on Friday a key component of the Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project that secures the continuous water supply for Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

President Marcos said Tunnel No. 5 of the Angat Water Transmission Improvement Project represents an achievement toward the goal of providing every Filipino dependable access to water.

The new tunnel strengthens the decades-old Umiray–Angat–Ipo–La Mesa system, the backbone that delivers water from Angat Dam to Metro Manila and to Mega Manila.

“This is why the establishment of Tunnel No. 5 is not only important, it is essential,” said the President during the ceremony held at the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Compound in Norzagaray, Bulacan.

The President unveiled the project marker at the Bigte Basin in Barangay Bigte, witnessed by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Raphael Lotilla, MWSS Administrator Leonor Cleofas, Maynilad Water Services Inc. President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez, and Manila Water Company Inc. President and CEO Jose Victor Emmanuel A. De Dios.

The Umiray–Angat–Ipo–La Mesa system conveys almost 90 percent of the water used by nearly 20 million people in Metro Manila, Bulacan, and parts of Cavite and Rizal.

“These numbers show how important it is to keep the Angat system strong, reliable, and future-ready,” the Chief Executive underscored.

President Marcos said Tunnel No. 5’s raw water conveyance tunnel can carry over 1.6 billion liters of water per day, which increases the system’s transport capacity from 6 billion to almost 8 billion liters of water per day.

“Ibig sabihin, mas maraming pamilya ang magkakaroon ng tuloy-tuloy at maaasahang suplay ng tubig sa kanilang mga tahanan,” the President said.

“Maisasaayos ang mga dati nang tunnels dahil may backup ng puwedeng pagdaanan ng tubig. ‘Yung mga tunnel po na sinara dahil kailangan nang mag-maintenance, maaari na ngayon natin buksan – balikan ulit, baka may pag-asa pa, baka may rehab pa para magamit pa rin natin,” the President pointed out.

The improved water transmission would also help communities prepare for droughts and other effects of climate change, and strengthen the country’s water system.

President Marcos acknowledged the steadfast support of concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water, as well as the engineers, workers, and all those who poured their skill and effort to the project.

“This project reminds us that we can accomplish what – when the government and the private sector, and the LGUs are anchored on a shared vision,” the Chief Executive said.

“Ladies and gentlemen, let this milestone encourage us to value the resources that we are blessed with, use them responsibly, and take part in building a more inclusive, sustainable future for everyone,” the President said. | PND

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President Marcos, President Zelenskyy strengthen PH–Ukraine ties, discuss cooperation in key sectors

28 November 2025


President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ warm ties with Ukraine in a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday.

President Marcos and President Zelenskyy discussed potential cooperation in food security, agriculture, and digitalization.

“I spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today to reaffirm our warm relations and discuss areas where our countries can work together. We focused on cooperation in food security, agriculture, and digitalization,” President Marcos said in a statement.

President Marcos added that they also explored opportunities to bolster the engagement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Ukraine as Manila assumes the bloc’s chairship next year.

“As the Philippines assumes the Chairship of ASEAN, we also discussed ways to strengthen ASEAN–Ukraine engagement for the benefit of our peoples,” President Marcos said.

Zelenskyy visited Malacañang in 2024, where he announced the opening of a Ukrainian Embassy in Manila.

The Philippines and Ukraine officially established diplomatic ties in 1992. | PND

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President Marcos meets ASEAN Secretary-General in courtesy call in Malacañan

27 November 2025


President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn during a courtesy call in Malacanan Palace on Thursday.

Dr. Kao is on a working visit to the Philippines from November 27 to 28 to provide full support for the preparations for the Philippines’ Chairship of ASEAN in 2026.

Dr. Kao paid a courtesy call on President Marcos to discuss key priorities and deliverables for the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship under the theme, “Navigating our Future, Together.”

Joining the President during the courtesy call were Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Communications Secretary Dave M. Gomez and Undersecretary Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega, Director General for Operations of the ASEAN National Organizing Council.

During his working visit, Dr. Kao is also scheduled to meet with Lazaro, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian.

The ASEAN Secretary-General is also scheduled to meet with the Chair of the 2026 ASEAN Business Advisory Council.

During the formal launch last November 14 of ASEAN Philippines 2026, President Marcos said the Philippines’ leadership of the 11-nation bloc will focus on three priorities, namely peace and security anchors; prosperity corridors; and people empowerment.

The official ASEAN Philippines 2026 logo features the rice stalk representing food security; the weave pattern symbolizing interconnection; a wave signifying maritime security and cooperation; and the traditional Filipino boat called illustrating ASEAN’s collective journey. | PND

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PBBM, pinasinayaan ang condominium project sa Maynila

27 November 2025


“Napakagandang modelo itong ginawa ninyo.”

Pinasinayaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. nitong Huwebes ang San Lazaro Residences, isang 20-palapag na socialized in-city vertical housing project sa Sta. Cruz, Maynila, na inaasahang magiging modelo rin para sa ibang lokal na pamahalaan.

Humigit-kumulang 400 pamilya ang makikinabang mula sa proyekto na matatagpuan sa kanto ng Alvarez at Quiricada Streets.

“Sa lahat ng aming ginawang housing sa national government, lagi po naming sinasabi hindi sapat na magtatayo ka lang ng bahay o magbibigay ka lang ng unit. Dahil ang buhay ng tao ay hindi pabahay lamang,” ang sabi ni Pangulong Marcos.

Nagpasalamat ang Pangulo kina Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, at sa Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Maynila sa implementasyon ng urban housing ordinance na naglalayong matulungan ang mga residente at kawani ng gobyerno.

“Dahil ang ginawa nila ‘yung Manila Urban Housing Ordinance na ginawang opisyal ang pabahay para sa mga mahihirap na Manila resident at empleyado ng gobyerno na Salary Grade 18 at pababa,” ayon sa Pangulo.

“Pagka nakita ng ibang LGU ito, gagayahin ito, asahan mo dahil napakagandang modelo itong ginawa ninyo.”

Pinuri ni PBBM ang mabilis na pagtatayo ng mga pabahay at binigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng koordinasyon sa pagitan ng pambansa at lokal na pamahalaan na kapaki-pakinabang sa mga mamamayan.

“Kahit hindi national government project po ito ay gusto kong ipakita sa lahat ng taumbayan na ito ang maaari nating gawin,” ayon sa Punong Ehekutibo.

“Basta’t maganda ang ugnayan, basta’t maganda ang pag-coordinate ng national at saka local government ay marami tayong magagawa.”

Sinabi ng Pangulo na layunin ng proyekto ang pagbuo ng isang komunidad na may kasamang mga pasilidad para sa kalusugan, edukasyon, palakasan, at iba pang serbisyo.

Sa halagang PhP1.9 bilyon, naglalayon ang San Lazaro Residences na magbigay ng ligtas, sapat, at maayos na tirahan para sa mga mahihirap na residente ng Maynila sa pamamagitan ng dekalidad na disenyo at pagsunod sa tamang construction standards.

Itinayo ito gamit ang pautang mula sa Land Bank of the Philippines at may 382 yunit, na binubuo ng dalawang silid-tulugan, living at dining area, kusina, at banyo.

Ilan pa sa mga pasilidad dito ay ang Manila Public Health Laboratory, administration office sa ground floor, swimming pool, function room, outdoor activity area, paradahan, elevator, at mga commercial space.

Itinakda ang buwanang hulog sa PhP2,000 para sa mga kwalipikadong tenant na minimum wage earners at kawani ng gobyerno na Salary Grade 8 pababa, habang PhP3,000 naman para sa mga kumikita nang higit sa minimum wage at mga kawani na may Salary Grade 9 hanggang 18.

Kabilang sa iba pang natapos na in-city vertical housing projects sa Maynila ang Tondominium 1 at 2 sa Tondo; Binondominium 1 sa Binondo; Pedro Gil Residences sa San Andres; at San Sebastian Residences sa Quiapo.

Ipinapanukala rin ng Maynila ang pagtatayo ng Binondominium Projects 2 at 3, pati na rin ang apat na tore ng Bureau of Plant Industry in-city vertical housing. | PND

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PBBM inaugurates socialized condominium project in Manila

27 November 2025


“Napakagandang modelo itong ginawa ninyo.”

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated a socialized vertical housing project in Sta. Cruz, Manila, which he hoped could be replicated by other local government units (LGUs).

The 20-storey San Lazaro Residences, located at Alvarez and Quiricada Streets in Sta. Cruz will benefit close to 400 families.

“Sa lahat ng aming ginawang housing sa national government, lagi po naming sinasabi hindi sapat na magtatayo ka lang ng bahay o magtatayo ka lang ng bahay o magbibigay ka lang ng unit. Dahil ang buhay ng tao ay hindi pabahay lamang,” President Marcos said.

President Marcos thanked Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, and the City Council for implementing an urban housing ordinance for Manila residents and government employees.

“Dahil ang ginawa nila ‘yung Manila Urban Housing Ordinance na ginawang opisyal ang pabahay para sa mga mahihirap na Manila resident at empleyado ng gobyerno na Salary Grade 18 at pababa,” the President said.

“Pagka nakita ng ibang LGU ito, gagayahin ito, asahan mo dahil napakagandang modelo itong ginawa ninyo.”

The President commended the city government for the speedy construction of housing projects, stressing that good coordination between the national and local governments can really benefit the people.

“Kahit hindi national government project po ito ay gusto kong ipakita sa lahat ng taumbayan na ito ang maaari nating gawin,” said the Chief Executive.

“Basta’t maganda ang ugnayan, basta’t maganda ang pag-coordinate ng national at saka local government ay marami tayong magagawa.”

The Chief Executive underscored the project’s goal: to build a community by incorporating health, education, sports facilities, and other features.

With a contract cost of PhP1.9 billion, the housing project will provide safe, adequate, and comfortable shelter as well as facilities for underprivileged Manila residents, improving living conditions through quality design, compliance with construction standards, and efficient project delivery.

Constructed through a loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines, the facility has 382 units, each unit consisting of two bedrooms, a living and dining area, a kitchen, and a toilet and bath.

Other amenities and facilities include the Manila Public Health Laboratory, a primary city-level diagnostics, surveillance, and public health support facility; an administration office on the ground floor; a swimming pool; a function room; an outdoor activity area; parking areas; an elevator; and commercial spaces.

The monthly contribution of qualified tenants was set at PhP2,000 for minimum wage earners and government workers with Salary Grade 8 and below, and PhP3,000 for those earning above minimum wage and government workers with SG 9 to 18.

Other completed in-city vertical housing projects include the Tondominium 1 and 2 in Tondo; Binondominium 1 in Binondo; Pedro Gil Residences in San Andres; and San Sebastian Residences in Quiapo.

The Manila city government is also proposing the construction of Binondominium Projects 2 and 3 and the Bureau of Plant Industry in-city vertical housing, with four towers. | PND

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PBBM highlights nat’l-local healthcare collaboration, announces P15M add’l funding for Baseco Hospital

27 November 2025


President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized the need to strengthen the collaboration between local and national governments to enhance the country’s healthcare system and deliver improved services to the public.

During the visit to the Baseco community and the rehabilitated President Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital at the Baseco Compound in Port Area, Manila, President Marcos announced an additional PhP15 million funding for the hospital from the Office of the President.

“Ito ay ginawa ng ating local government. Kami naman sa national government… ay lahat ng suporta, lahat ng benepisyo na maaaring gawin ng pamahalaan ay gagawin natin,” the President said.

Having served as Ilocos Norte governor for nine years, the President said he understood the situation of local government units (LGUs) and the need for closer coordination and cooperation between LGUs and the national government to deliver public services.

The Manila city government opened the President Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital, also known as Baseco Hospital, last September 5 to serve the residents of Baseco Compound, one of the city’s poorest communities.

President Marcos said he was impressed by the facility, which serves an average of 200 to 220 patients each day. As of November 24, the hospital has served around 7,300 patients.

Currently an outpatient department, the facility is preparing to be a full Level 1 hospital.

President Marcos said around 20,000 Baseco residents have been registered with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) so they could avail of the medical services.

The President also highlighted the government’s Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), an enhanced primary care services package from PhilHealth.

Baseco Hospital is a PhilHealth-accredited YAKAP clinic that provides free consultations, primary care check-up and diagnostic and screening tests.

The President recognized the service provided by Barangay Health Workers (BHW), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and district city personnel in promoting PhilHealth programs.

President Marcos reiterated his administration’s priority to strengthen the healthcare system.

“Kaya’t ang administrasyon pong ito ay ginagawa ang lahat upang mapatibay natin ang ating tinatawag na healthcare system,” said the President.

“Nandito po ang pamahalaan para tumulong sa inyo, para hindi ninyo na kailangan maubos ang inyong inipon na pera, na maubos dito sa healthcare. Kami na po ang bahala.” ǀ PND

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PBBM, BSP Governor nagpulong hinggil sa monetary policy; ekonomiya, inaasahang makakabawi sa 2026

27 November 2025


Inaasahang makakabawi ang ekonomiya ng bansa pagsapit ng 2026, kasunod ng pulong sa pagitan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona nitong Miyerkules kung saan tinalakay ang desisyon sa monetary policy nitong nakaraang Oktubre at ang kasalukuyang economic outlook.

Ayon sa BSP, bumaba ang inflation sa 1.7 porsiyento, habang ang inflation para sa bottom 30 porsiyento ng mga kabahayan ay nasa –0.4 porsiyento.

Dahil dito, ibinaba ng Monetary Board ang policy rate sa 4.75 porsiyento upang suportahan ang mas abot-kayang pangungutang para sa mga pamilya at negosyo.

Ipinaliwanag ni Remolona na ibinaba nila ang policy rate upang pasiglahin ang mas mataas na demand.

Patuloy naman ang magandang inflation outlook, kaya kampante ang Pilipinas sa pagrepaso at pagbabawas ng policy rate. Para sa 2026, ang inflation forecast ay nasa humigit-kumulang 3.1 porsiyento na pasok sa target, habang sa 2027 inaasahang nasa 2.8 porsiyento ang inflation outlook.

Sinabi ng BSP na nakikita ang pagbangon sa 2026 at ang pagbabalik sa target range ng pamahalaan pagsapit ng 2027.

Muling tiniyak ni Pangulong Marcos ang kanyang pangako na pangalagaan ang katatagan ng ekonomiya at lumikha ng mga kondisyon para sa mas matatag at mas malawak na paglago para sa lahat ng Pilipino. | PND