Marcos said he is optimistic that the fourth edition of the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City would facilitate new partnerships for the development of the country’s dive industry.
This was after the IRRI, in a meeting with Marcos at Malacañan Palace in Manila, offered to develop more varieties of rice and other agricultural produce for local consumption.
Marcos made the remark during the courtesy call of the members of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Honolulu and Honolulu City Council Trade mission at the Malacañan Palace on Thursday.
The two leaders made the commitment during a phone call in which Marcos congratulated the Indonesian defense minister for his apparent victory in Indonesia’s presidential elections.
During the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards at the Metropolitan Theater in the City of Manila, Marcos vowed that his administration will take the lead in honing the artists’ crafts.
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva was referring to Republic Act (RA) 11980 or the Revised Bulacan State University (BulSU) Charter; RA 11978 or the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU)-South La Union Campus-College of Medicine; RA 11977 or the Establishment of the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) - Floridablanca Campus; and RA 11979 that converts the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Parañaque City into a regular campus.
In a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Tuesday morning, Marcos said he wanted the DSWD, the NEDA, and the PSA to establish a “self adjusting” index-based system to make sure that the value of financial assistance given to the poor and vulnerable sectors will not diminish, when there is a spike in the prices of basic commodities.
Speaking to troops during his visit to Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Marcos cited the need for the government forces to seek peace, as much as possible, to avoid possible armed conflict with insurgents.
During the distribution of land titles in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Marcos said there will be no progress in the country, so long as the local farmers are in debt.
Marcos gave the directive during the first PNP command conference held in Quezon City after PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. raised concerns over the reported low equipment capacity of the national police.