00:00Here is the PTVE news for now. The commission on elections will start tomorrow to re-imprint ballots. According to Comelec, more than 10 names of the candidates will be included in the election.
00:18Today, Francis Leo Marcos has withdrawn from running for senator. Meanwhile, Comelec released a new 1,667 ballot face template on their website.
00:35The United States and the Philippines reaffirmed their assistance to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
00:43This was confirmed by the Embassy of the Philippines and the United States in their ex-account after US State Secretary Marco Rubio spoke to Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.
00:56According to Secretary Manalo, they discussed the importance of the alliance between the two countries.
01:03Secretary Manalo hopes that the various challenges in the region will be addressed and that the strong alliance between the Philippines and the United States will be maintained.
01:15President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. acknowledged the importance of the Asian Development Bank's contribution to ensure the prosperity of the country.
01:23In a farewell call by outgoing ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa, the President thanked the official, especially during the pandemic.
01:34Asakawa's leadership in the ADB has been considered productive due to its readiness to respond to the needs of the Philippines.
01:44According to the President, the country will remain ready to strengthen the relationship between the government and ADB in implementing projects and programs that can help the Filipinos.
01:57And that is the news for now. For other updates, follow and like us on our social media sites at PTVPH.
02:04I am Naomi Timurso for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
