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At the moment, Plaridel Police officials are visible at their post near the secondary gate of Manila Memorial Park. | via @karlvicta-vigil.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 AM
He noted that after the cost-cutting measures in different departments such as DPWH, DA, DepEd, DOH, and DOTr the budgets will be redirected to other programs that uplift families, support livelihoods, and strengthen communities. | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
"So, alongside our efforts to strengthen the Philippines’ regional foothold and attract investments, we continue to cleanse our bureaucracy of corruption, because only a transparent government can build a fair economy." | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
PBBM: "I am fully confident that our participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) will produce concrete, meaningful outcomes that enhance cooperation, drive connectivity, and promote inclusive prosperity." | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The President is expected to hold bilateral meetings with other leaders to explore new trade and investment opportunities, especially in energy, agriculture, and innovation. | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
He adds that the country will advocate for policies that benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), advance green transition initiatives, and empower the Filipino workforce to thrive in a tech-driven economy. | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On APEC agenda: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: connect, innovate, prosper—which according to him is aligned to the Philippines' national development agenda. | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
He emphasizes that the APEC Region accounts for nearly 46% of global trade in goods and commercial services, and 61% of the global GDP. | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The purpose for his departure is to attend the 32nd Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea—and other related activities upon the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung. | via @nyxxregacho.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Councilor Dela Cruz affirms that the P7,500 scholarship will be provided for every semester until the scholar graduates.
October 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
"Ako po ay nagagalak, on behalf of Bulacan State University, na talaga pong sinusuportahan ang mga estudyante ng BSU," shares BulSU Head of Scholarship Dolle Maroma.
October 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
“Ito po ay ang pagtupad natin sa pangako na ang TDP simula maging member tayo last July 2024, hinintay po natin dahil it's a process,” says Councilor GEM Dela Cruz, project head and Calumpit councilor.
October 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
At 2:00 PM, the scholars received their grants amounting to P7,500, which serves as their allowance for the first semester of 2025-2026.
October 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
281 scholars from Bulacan State University's main campus, as well as its satellite campuses Meneses and Hagonoy, were present in the event.
October 29, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Escalona does not know if the Philippine President would address the country's corruption scandal in the APEC meeting. | via @joselouisee.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Escalona on what to expect from the US amid conflict with APEC's multilateralism principle: We would have to defer to the DTI on that, but our position as a developing country, we are for multilateralism, and we support the WTO. | via @joselouisee.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
PH can secure investment pledges from South Korea despite corruption, Escalona says.

The backtracked Korean loan issue is a 'closed matter,' as the Republic of Korea reassured their support for advancing development cooperation with the Philippines. | via @joselouisee.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
PBBM will tackle aligning AI to the National AI Strategy in APEC, to establish an "artificially intelligent-powered Philippines by 2028." | via @joselouisee.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Political and security issues, like the China's actions on the West Philippine Sea, would not be tackled. | via @joselouisee.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
PBBM's speech in the CEO meeting would discuss new technologies and economic integration. | via @joselouisee.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Escalona clarifies that there is no issue in the Filipino community of South Korea.

More than 70,000 Filipinos are in South Korea; 42,000 are OFWs working in manufacturing, agriculture and fishing, entertainment, and as household workers. | via @joselouisee.bsky.social, Vigil Times
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM