President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Archives - Page 2 of 2

22

Jul

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Marcos: All POGOs banned starting today

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. has imposed a ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing the need to end the gambling firms’ “grave abuse” of Philippine law. Marcos received a standing ovation and drew cheers from the audience after declaring the ban in his third State of the Nation…

Promise vs. Progress: How the Marcos admin fared since SONA 2023

22

Jul

By The Flame News

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Promise vs. Progress: How the Marcos admin fared since SONA 2023

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 22, less than a year before the midterm polls that will serve as a referendum on his administration. As Marcos embarks on the third year of presidency, The Flame enumerates his promises and goals delivered during his SONA…

Duterte’s resignation as DepEd secretary for the better, experts say

29

Jun

By Veancy Palad, Christian Querol and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Duterte’s resignation as DepEd secretary for the better, experts say

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte’s decision to step down as Department of Education (DepEd) secretary was a “good thing” as it opened the opportunity for an education specialist to lead the agency, experts said. The expertise of the upcoming DepEd chief will serve as the basis for his or her capability to handle perennial…

Editor’s note on the story ‘Thomasian alumnus is new agri chief’

03

Nov

By The Flame Editorial Board

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Editor’s note on the story ‘Thomasian alumnus is new agri chief’

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Flame has unpublished the story "Thomasian alumnus is new agri chief" after Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. confirmed that he never studied at the University of Santo Tomas. F

Marcos: Late migrant workers chief Ople irreplaceable

28

Aug

By The Flame News

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Marcos: Late migrant workers chief Ople irreplaceable

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr. paid his last respects to the late migrant workers secretary and UST Artlet alumna Maria Susana “Toots” Ople today, saying she can never be replaced because of her dedication to helping overseas Filipino workers. In his eulogy during the necrological rites for Ople on Aug. 28…

MOSTLY ACCURATE: First quarter growth driven by consumption, investments, manufacturing and other key sectors

06

Aug

By The Flame Issues

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MOSTLY ACCURATE: First quarter growth driven by consumption, investments, manufacturing and other key sectors

CLAIM: “In the first quarter alone, GDP (gross domestic product) saw an increase in the household consumption and private investments, along with robust manufacturing industry, high vaccination rate, improved health capacity, and upward trend in tourism and employment.” RATING: Mostly accurate DETAILS: In his first State of the Nation Address,…

Needs More Context: Marcos Jr. claims PH growth momentum remains ‘firm’

02

Aug

By The Flame Issues

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Needs More Context: Marcos Jr. claims PH growth momentum remains ‘firm’

CLAIM: “The recent past and the COVID-19 pandemic has beset the macroeconomic environment with challenges and a series of external shocks. Inflation has accelerated in recent months due largely to significant increases in international prices of oil and other key commodities. Still, the economic growth momentum remains firm as…