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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. keynotes the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) General Assembly and National Convention at the Diamond Hotel Manila on September 16, 2024.

The PFP was formally accredited by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in October 2018. The President stood as the Party’s standard-bearer during the 2022 national elections.

In the past few months, the Chief Executive has witnessed alliance signing ceremonies between the PFP and other national political parties, which served as a tangible expression of the shared commitment to work towards transformation aimed at fostering progress and uplifting the lives of every Filipino.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the 'Iisang Nasyon, Iisang Aksyon: Tapusin ang Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) Ngayon' Summit 2024 at the New World Makati Hotel in Makati City on September 16, 2024.

Organized by the International Justice Mission (IJM) in partnership with the Department of Justice - Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (DOJ-IACAT) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Summit aims to break cultural barriers to reporting OSAEC cases and formally launches a nationwide campaign to boost local reporting and community engagement.

In line with these efforts, the campaign aligns with the Chief Executive's directive issued earlier this year, calling for stronger law enforcement initiatives to rescue victims, prosecute offenders and promote a comprehensive whole-of-nation strategy against OSAEC.

Moreover, the Summit highlights the crucial role of LGUs in tackling OSAEC despite progress in passing measures and directives such as Executive Order No. 67 which established the Presidential Office for Child Protection.

The 2023 Scale of Harm study by IJM and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab revealed that around half a million Filipino children or one (1) in 100 were victims of online sexual exploitation in 2022, underscoring the need for grassroots efforts to promote crime reporting.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and the rest of the First Family, proudly hosts the 'PH to Serve: A Concert for the One-Year Countdown to the Philippine Hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship 2025' at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace on September 15, 2024.

With the Philippines as an emerging volleyball nation, ‘PH to Serve’ is staged to celebrate and support Alas Pilipinas – the men’s national volleyball team — as they begin preparation for the major sporting event next year. With a whole year to plan, it also aims to show strong backing from agencies and sports bodies, including the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), that are working tirelessly to ensure the successful staging of the FIVB Men’s World Championship.

Tonight’s event features 11 world-class Filipino artists taking center stage. They are Eric John Verde, Bea Tan, Pauline Mae Reyes, Christelle Tiquis, Kirt David Mercado, Princess Vire, Rafaello Cañedo, Ronica Mangahas, Scarlette Yape, Fredo Camelon and Darius Miguel.

These talented performers belong to Team Philippines who competed at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), considered as the ‘Talent Olympics’, in Hollywood, United States of America (USA). They eventually gained international recognition as they showcased Filipino talents globally.

Additionally, two (2) special acts that have made a name for themselves in the performing arts industry are set to captivate the audience, with the mesmerizing tech-savvy visual artistry of JB Dela Cruz – the first and only ‘Laserman of the Philippines’ – and the Electrofire Led and Tron Dancers with their high-energy choreography that is sure to light up the stage.

Scheduled from 12-28 September 2025, the Men's World Championship will see 32 national teams vying for volleyball's top prize. The tournament has two (2) automatic qualifiers, the Philippines as host country and defending champion Italy.

As he celebrates his birthday today, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pays homage to all the agricultural workers — whose hard work and sacrifices have greatly contributed to ensuring the nation’s food security — as he joins the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in distributing the Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCRoM) to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on September 13, 2024.

According to DAR, the distribution in the Province of Nueva Ecija is the first-ever to be held in Central Luzon. Following the passage and full implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 11953 or the New Agrarian Emancipation Act (NAEA), these certificates exempt the ARBs from estate tax and include them in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture — serving as a tangible expression of the Administration’s commitment to completely relieve the ARBs from financial burden.

A total of 9,832 COCRoM are distributed, relieving around 6,000 ARBs from paying their loans amounting to PhP277 million and cover 10,450 hectares of agricultural lands. During the ceremonial event, the President hands over the COCRoM to 10 select ARBs in the Province.

To recall, the Chief Executive signed the NAEA on 7 July 2023 which condones all loans, including interests, penalties and surcharges incurred by ARBs from land awarded under Presidential Decree (PD) 27, RA No. 6657 and RA No. 9700. Around 600,000 farmers are said to benefit from the Law, covering more than 1.7 million hectares of agrarian reform lands nationwide.

Apart from the COCRoM, PhP41 million worth of agri-credit checks to 480 ARBs representing 12 ARB Organizations (ARBOs) are also being handed over. During the program, the President and DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III distribute mock checks to five (5) select Accessible Loan for Empowered, Resilient, and Transformed (ALERT) ARBOs.

Another highlight of today’s event is President Marcos Jr. witnessing the live coverage of the ‘Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat’, a job fair led by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that is simultaneously conducted in all districts nationwide.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launches the ‘Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid’ Program in Guimba, Nueva Ecija on September 13, 2024.

During the event, the President leads the turnover of essential farm machinery and equipment to beneficiaries from Region III (Central Luzon).

He also tours various display booths, including soil test kits provided by the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) featuring agricultural products from Planters Products Inc. (PPI) and information, education and communication (IEC) materials from Universal Storefront Services Corp. (USSC).

As part of the program's launch, President Marcos Jr. leads the ceremonial turnover of the Interventions Monitoring Card (IMC) to farmer-beneficiaries from the Region.

Following the ceremony, the Chief Executive witnesses the live coverage of the simultaneous ‘Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat’ event which is held across all regions and provinces nationwide.

The Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program is a credit facility offering low-interest loans to help farmers access necessary funds for their agricultural needs.

Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace
September 12, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the launching and ceremonial turnover of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Philippines Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for 2024-2029 in a ceremony at the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on September 12, 2024.

The newly launched CPS serves as a transformative agenda for the country over the next six (6) years as the government continues to implement programs aimed at building a more prosperous, inclusive and climate-resilient future for all Filipinos, especially the vulnerable, across the nation.

Anchored in the long-standing partnership between the Philippines and ADB, the CPS focuses on three (3) critical areas and priorities to ensure inclusive growth for the country. These include strengthening human development, boosting economic cooperation and

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honors the exemplary performance of Filipino athletes who participated in the recently concluded Paris 2024 Paralympic Games during a meet and greet at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on September 12, 2024.

Together with First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and the rest of the First Family, the President awards Php1 million cash incentive and Presidential citation to each of the six (6) Paralympians, namely Cendy Asusano (Athletics, Javelin Throw), Agustina Bantiloc (Archery), Allain Ganapin (Taekwondo), Ernie Gawilan (Athletics, Wheelchair Racing) and Angel Otom (Swimming).

Advancing the Administration’s commitment to agrarian reform, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of 1,119 Certificates of Condonation and Release of Mortgage (COCROMs), encompassing 1,728.349 hectares (ha) of land, to 1,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) during a ceremony at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Gymnasium in Diliman, Quezon City on September 12, 2024.

The government has condoned approximately PhP274.9 million in debts for ARBs across several municipalities in Bulacan: San Miguel, Baliwag, San Rafael, San Ildefonso, Angat, Bustos, Norzagaray, Balagtas, Bocaue, Pandi, San Jose del Monte and Sta. Maria.

This distribution of COCROMs fulfills the mandate of Republic Act (RA) No. 11953, known as the New Agrarian Emancipation Act (NAEA), which aims to eliminate all unpaid principal amortizations, interest and surcharges on agricultural lands awarded under the government’s agrarian reform program.

Additionally, the event includes the awarding of 343 Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) covering 232.76 ha to 287 ARBs from Nasugbu, Batangas (Region IV-A). This initiative is part of DAR’s accelerated land title distribution program, aligning with the President’s directive to complete the agrarian land distribution program by 2028.

As of September 2024, the DAR has successfully distributed 136,116 land titles to 138,718 ARBs nationwide covering a total of 164,088 ha. An additional 101,666 titles are set for distribution in the remaining months of 2024.

Furthermore, a total of 300,000 COCROMs are expected to be distributed before the end of this year.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of assistance to fisherfolk and families affected by the oil spill in Bataan last July as he conducts a visit to Navotas City on September 12, 2024.

The President hands over financial aid to 10 select beneficiaries from the City and turns over a cheque worth PhP43.415 million to the City Government of Navotas.

Likewise, the Office of House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez distributes 10 kilos of rice to each attendee in today’s program at the Navotas Sports Complex.

Though Navotas has been spared from the oil spill caused by the sunken MTKR Terranova off Limay in Bataan last July, fisherfolk from the City have been suffering from low farmgate prices due to the oil spill scare. A few days after the oil tanker capsized, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) installed an oil spill boom at the entrance of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) floodgates in Barangay Tanza Uno, Navotas City as a preventive measure.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City on September 11, 2024.

The initiative aims to benefit 9,500 recipients from the First District of Ilocos Norte.

Specifically, AKAP provides crucial financial assistance to low-income families and individuals, helping them meet essential needs and improve their quality of life.

Furthermore, the distribution coincides with the 107th birth anniversary of Former President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., marking a significant occasion in the Region’s history.

Before the event, the Chief Executive led the distribution of agricultural, fishery and veterinary assistance, as well as the distribution of AKAP to farmers, fishermen and livestock raisers in Batac City, Ilocos Norte.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pays tribute to the memory of his father, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Marcos Monument in Batac City, Ilocos Norte on September 11, 2024.

Prior to the ceremony, the President and the First Family attended a Thanksgiving Mass at the Immaculate Conception Parish-Batac.

Following the wreath-laying program, President Marcos Jr. joins the participants of the 'Natnateng Cook-Off Showdown,' a culinary event that showcases various signature vegetables dishes in the Province of Ilocos Norte as part of the Marcos Day Celebration.

Today's events mark the 107th birth anniversary of 'Apo Lakay' which honors the life and legacy of the 10th President of the Philippines.

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, Ambassador Marie Fontanel of the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia, and Air France-KLM General Manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania Femke Kroese hold a press briefing with the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) on September 10, 2024.

Ms. Daphne Oseña-Paez moderates today’s press briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the inauguration of the Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) in Quezon City on September 10, 2024.

Anchored in the Administration’s commitment to providing affordable healthcare to the entire nation, BUCAS is an initiative spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH) that emphasizes efforts to bring comprehensive primary care services to all Filipinos. These include medical consultation, laboratory and diagnostic testing, minor surgeries, dental care and other healthcare services.

During the program, President Marcos Jr. tours and inspects the Education, Training and Research Services (ETRS) Simulation Facility, a state-of-the-art learning environment that provides trainees and mentors with hands-on experiential learning. This includes advanced simulation tools, virtual and augmented reality, as well as interactive environments that mimic realistic clinical scenarios.

Moreover, the Chief Executive and DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa present check donations to the PHC, Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP), and the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI).

In a move to bolster healthcare access across the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the turnover of 129 Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to local government units (LGUs) in a ceremony at the Quirino Grandstand, City of Manila on September 10, 2024.

Spearheaded by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), this initiative aims to enhance medical response capabilities, particularly in identified vulnerable and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).

The Medical Transport Vehicle (MTV) Donation Program aims to deliver PTVs, Type II Advanced Life Support Ambulances and Sea Ambulances which are crucial for the swift transportation of patients to hospitals, especially in underserved regions.

Since President Marcos Jr.’s incumbency, over 200 LGUs have benefited from similar programs with plans to procure more vehicles to ensure each municipality has adequate resources.

Secretary Carlito Galvez from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Chairman Muslimin Sema (Minister for Regional Labor and Employment, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao [BARMM]) and MNLF Vice Chairman Abdulkarim Tan Misuari (Deputy Speaker, Bangsamoro Transition Authority [BTA]) hold a press briefing with the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) on September 2, 2024.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary for Television Dale De Vera moderates today's press briefing.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Peace Consciousness Month (NPCM) and commemoration of the 28th anniversary of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement (FPA) with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañan Palace on September 2, 2024.

Spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), this year’s event carries the theme, ‘Peace Month 20: Bagong Pilipinas - Transforming Minds, Transforming Lives.’ This monthlong event underscores the government’s commitment to transformation which includes ongoing efforts to bring positive change to the lives of former combatants, their families and communities in the implementation of all signed peace agreements.

The Chief Executive also commemorates the 1996 Final Peace Agreement, known as the ‘Jakarta Accord,’ between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). This pivotal achievement ended decades of conflict, established the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), laid the groundwork for future peace negotiations, promoted economic development, enhanced national stability and recognized the cultural identity of the Moro people.

Last month, OPAPRU completed the socioeconomic profiling of an additional 161 MNLF combatants in Marawi City as part of the MNLF Transformation Program, where each combatant received PhP45,000 and food assistance. So far, 1,705 combatants have participated in the cross-cutting initiative, highlighting the importance of MNLF cooperation for lasting peace and progress supported by various government agencies.

This month also celebrates other peace milestones such as the 1986 Sipat Agreement with the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA), creation of the National Unification Commission in 1992 and the subsequent founding of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) in 1993, and the United Nations Day of Peace celebrated on September 21.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the 56th Founding Anniversary of the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing (PAW) at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on September 2, 2024.

The Commander-in-Chief leads the presentation of awards to the outstanding men, women and units of the PAW.

During the ceremony, he also receives the 250th PAW Operations Handbook detailing the Wing's policies, protocols and operational standards.

The 250th PAW, often referred to as the 'Bluebirds,' is a premier flying unit of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) responsible for providing air transport to the President, the First Family, visiting Heads of State and Government, and other local and foreign VIPs.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins the nation in commemorating the 2024 National Heroes Day as he leads the flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on August 26, 2024.

Spearheaded by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the event honors all Filipino heroes who have demonstrated remarkable bravery and struggled for the country's freedom and independence. It also serves as a tribute to the nation's modern heroes under a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ for their unwavering dedication, compassion and hard work in accelerating the growth of the Philippine economy.

This year’s observance of the National Heroes Day banners the theme, ‘Kabayanihan ng Pilipino sa Panahon ng Pagbabago.’

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the second day of the Local Governance Summit 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on August 23, 2024.

Spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the Summit seeks to enhance collaboration between national and local governments. With the theme, 'LGUs sa Bagong Pilipinas: Smart. Resilient. Driven.,' the event brings together local leaders and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches and share best practices in governance and public service.

It also aims to update LGUs and stakeholders on the latest developments in governance, share best practices on digital transformation and climate resilience, and strengthen LGU capabilities in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key topics include digital transformation in governance, smart infrastructure and urban design, climate resilience, environmental governance, public health and safety, as well as transparency, accountability and community engagement.

As the nation continues the ‘Pagbibigay Dangal: A Heroes’ Welcome Celebration for the Philippines’ Paris 2024 Olympians,’ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honors the exemplary performance of the remaining Filipino athletes who participated in the Olympics during a meet and greet at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on August 22, 2024.

The rest of the Filipino Olympians receiving the Presidential Citation and other incentives are Dottie Ardina (Golf), Aleah Cruz Finnegan (Gymnastics), Emma Malabuyo (Gymnastics), Levi Ruivivar (Gymnastics) and Bianca Pagdanganan (Golf).

With 22 athletes competing in nine (9) different sports, the Philippines made a historic victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics after snatching two (2) golds and two (2) bronzes in gymnastics and boxing, respectively. This put the country in 37th place overall in the medal tally.

As the nation continues to celebrate the historic triumph of Filipino athletes in the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, the country’s sport heroes arrive at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on the evening of 13 August 2024, commencing the ‘Pagbibigay Dangal: A Heroes’ Welcome Celebration for the Philippines’ Paris 2024 Olympians.’

Upon arrival, the athletes are given a warm welcome by their families and close supporters for successfully representing the Philippines in the world’s foremost sports competition. Thereafter, they proceed to Malacañan Palace where they are personally welcomed by the First Family led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. A simple and meaningful celebration ensues at the Ceremonial Hall.

During the program, President Marcos Jr. bestows the Presidential Citation to all the athletes who participated in the Olympic Games, including Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas who both bagged bronze medals in women’s boxing. The citations recognize the athletes’ exemplary performance and demonstration of the Olympic ideals of excellence, respect and friendship, thereby giving honor and pride to the Filipino nation and inspiring future athletes to dream, aspire for and achieve Olympic feats.

Carlos Edriel Yulo receives the Presidential Medal of Merit in recognition of his historic twin triumphs at the Paris Olympics in the men's floor exercise and vault events, winning the first-ever Olympic gold medals in artistic gymnastics for the Philippines.

After bagging four (4) medals, the Philippines placed 37th in the overall ranking at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is the country’s best performance to date as it surpassed its medal haul from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.