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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered national government agencies (NGAs) to conduct an analysis on the operationalization of the full devolution

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered national government agencies (NGA) to conduct an analysis on the operationalization of the full devolution initiative and come up with the list of functions that should be devolved to the local government units (LGU). In a meeting held at Malacañang last week, President…

Senator Francis Escudero expects timely changes in an amended procurement law reforms to further empower local government units (LGUs). Affirming support for the timely enactment of the remedial legislation awaited by LGUs, Escudero foresees early passage of a new procurement law and auditing code that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. tackled…

One year ago today, I stood here before you, setting forth the plans that we have to improve our economy, bring jobs to our people, improve the ease of doing business, recalibrate our educational system to adapt to the new economy, lower and rationalize energy costs, boost agricultural production, enhance healthcare, and continue social programs for the poor and the vulnerable.

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS OF HIS EXCELLENCY FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR.,  PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES, TO THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES [Delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City on July 24, 2023] Thank you. Thank you very much. Allow me to…

The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) has committed support to the economic development agenda of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., saying the partnership between the national and local government units (LGUs) has been a tried-and-tested formula to maximize the benefits to

The Department of the Interior and Local Government has assured local government units to carry out continuous capacity development efforts to empower them mainly in managing agriculture, health, and environment services.

“Innovate. Engage. Serve.” These were the three key messages conveyed by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. after he inducted leaders of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) last week. He advised the local leaders to welcome innovations, “in seeking and employing the best

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged local chief executives to remain open to innovations and ideas and work with the private sector to employ the best solutions for their constituents. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office to the National Executive

(Photo from DOTr Facebook page) MANILA - The authority to construct and develop ports in the country has been delegated to the local government units (LGUs), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Tuesday. The statement was issued, after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) bared that the DBM disapproved its request for PHP800 million in funding for the construction and upgrade of at least 36 ports and docks in 2023. Citing Republic Act (RA) 9170 or the Local Government Code of...