Yummie Dingding

Yummie Dingding is the Chief Photographer of the Daily Tribune, specializing in presidential coverage, national politics, and documentary photojournalism. She currently serves as secretary to the president of the Presidential Photojournalists’ Association (PPA), having previously served as the association’s president from 2024 to 2025. In 2017, she was a fellow of the KAS Media Asia Programme - Asian Center for Journalism at Ateneo de Manila University under its Diploma in Visual Journalism program. She received an Honorable Mention at the 2021 International Photography Awards for her photo story documenting COVID-19 vaccination efforts during the pandemic lockdown.

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the awarding of the Float Design and Festival Performance Competitions during the Parangal ng Kalayaan at Malacañang on Thursday, July 10, 2025. “Ikkis Ti Candon” from Ilocos Sur bagged the Grand Prize in the float contest, while the Tultugan Festival topped the performance category. The event was part of the Parada ng Kalayaan 2025, marking the 127th Philippine Independence Day.

Ilocos Sur, Tultugan Festival win top prizes in Parangal ng Kalayaan 2025

10 July 20253 MIN READ

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes delegates from the Philippine-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee (PHILJEC) and the 14th Asian Business Summit (ABS) during a courtesy call at the President’s Hall in Malacañang Palace on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

PHOTOS BY YUMMIE DINGDING / PPA POOL

PBBM welcomes PHILJEC and 14th Asian Business Summit delegates at Malacañang

3 July 20253 MIN READ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the launch of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo outlet in Zapote-Bacoor Public Market, Cavite, on 2 July 2025. The P20-rice initiative, now in full swing, delivered 500 sacks of rice for 2,500 residents — part of a nationwide plan to reach 15 million beneficiaries by 2026.

Marcos launches 'Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!' in Cavite

2 July 20253 MIN READ

RESIDENTS in Tenement hanging out in its top floors.

More than a court: Tenement

1 July 20253 MIN READ

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the bell-ringing ceremony at the Philippine Stock Exchange in Taguig City on July 1, 2025, marking the implementation of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA). This landmark law slashes the stock transaction tax from 0.6% to 0.1%, significantly boosting the competitiveness of the Philippine market within the ASEAN region. The President was joined by key figures including Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, OSAPIEA Sec. Frederick D. Go, Finance Sec. Ralph Recto, PSE Chairman Jose T. Pardo, PSE President and CEO Ramon S. Monzon, Ma. Vivian Yuchengco, Retired Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, Atty. Marilyn Victorio-Aquino, and business tycoons Hans Sy, Tessie Sy Coson, Ramon Ang, among others.

Marcos Rings in Market Reform: PSE Launches Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act

1 July 20253 MIN READ

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the inauguration of the Rice Processing System (RPS) II Facility and the turnover of farm machinery in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, on June 30, 2025. This is part of efforts to modernize agriculture and uplift the lives of Filipino farmers. The state-of-the-art facility, developed by PHilMech through the RCEF Mechanization Program, is designed to enhance rice productivity and competitiveness by providing access to advanced postharvest technologies. With a processing capacity of 2–3 tons per hour, the RPS II features cutting-edge equipment including rice mills, dryers, and automated packing systems. Serving about 6,000 farmers across 9,200 hectares, the facility is expected to significantly improve efficiency and income in one of the country’s major rice-producing areas. Additionally, 17 farmers' cooperatives received new farm machinery, including tractors and rice combine harvesters, to further support mechanized farming.

President Marcos inaugurates high-tech rice processing facility in Nueva Ecija

30 June 20253 MIN READ

Chavit launches his 'Legend of the Philippines'

Chavit launches his 'Legend of the Philippines'

27 June 20253 MIN READ

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the destruction of over ₱9.48 billion worth of illegal drugs in Capas, Tarlac on 25 June 2025. Among the items incinerated were 1.3 tons of floating shabu, marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, and expired medicines. The event, held at Clean Leaf International Corporation, was witnessed by PDEA, DILG, PNP, NBI, and other key agencies.

Marcos leads destruction of P9.48B worth of illegal drugs

25 June 20253 MIN READ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits San Francisco High School in Quezon City on 18 June 2025, offering support and solidarity days after a fire displaced over 700 students.

Marcos visits fire-hit San Francisco High School

18 June 20253 MIN READ

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the launch of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act on 17 June 2025, at Malacañang.

Marcos launches IRR for expanded ETEEAP

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the launch of the Implementing Rules and Regulations for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation…

17 June 20251 MIN READ