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Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. became the country's 17th president after getting over 31 million votes, which represented an overwhelming majority in the ...

Singapore also [named an orchid hybrid](https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/07/marcos-first-lady-new-get-first-look-at-new-orchid-hybrid-named-after-them/) after the President and his wife, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos. During his [meeting with US State Secretary Antony Blinken](https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/07/marcos-seeks-us-help-in-phs-agri-research-innovation/), the President expressed his intention to cooperate with American scientists and institutions to further the country’s agriculture research and development under his watch. [CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP](https://mb.com.ph/newsletter-subscription/) [40 bills have lapsed into law](https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/10/41-bills-lapse-into-law-during-marcos-1st-month-most-are-local-bills/) since Marcos took office on June 30. Last month, the President got his [second booster shot](https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/17/bbm-sandro-get-covid-19-booster-shot-stress-boosters-vital-in-restoring-normalcy/). He likewise mentioned the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). He enumerated the priority sectors: Education, Public Works, Health, Social Welfare, Agriculture, and Transportation. [vetoed House Bill (HB) No. He likewise abolished the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson. President Marcos reorganized the government during his first week in office. Kahit pareho lang yung aking ginagawa, iba ang pakiramdam (But when I think about it, it’s not normal since I returned as the President. It felt normal because I lived there for a long time),” he said.