Filipinos were urged by President Marcos to be mindful of their health and safety while celebrating Christmas. In his vlog released on Tuesday, Dec. 23, Marcos reminded the people to be careful while driving, avoid excessive eating during parties and gatherings, and do away from harmful...
The national government’s fiscal deficit widened to ₱1.26 trillion in the first 11 months of the year, up from ₱1.18 trillion in the same period last year, as long-term mismatch between spending and revenue collection persisted despite a sharp narrowing of the gap in November. Data released...
To make up for slower, flood-control-corruption-hit public spending in 2025, the national government (NG) is entering 2026 with a sharp increase in planned first-quarter borrowings, rising from ₱437 billion in the last quarter of 2025 to ₱824 billion. A Dec. 19 memo signed by National Treasurer...
I extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to the entire Filipino nation as we solemnly and festively celebrate Christmas this year. Once again, the season has arrived when streets come alive with Christmas songs, twinkling lights, holiday delicacies, and the joyful excitement of finding and...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) strengthened its year-end housing drive through the release of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Joint Memorandum Circular 2025-001 with the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev), setting a higher...
Starting Jan. 1 next year, passengers will have to shell out additional cash for the terminal fee at the Batangas Port after the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) approved the increase, citing the need to maintain the significant improvements made. The terminal fee at the Batangas Port is currently...
Rizal Day rites marking the 129th anniversary of Jose Rizal’s heroism and martyrdom will be led by President Marcos at the Rizal National Monument in Manila on Dec. 30, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) said on Tuesday, Dec. 23. In a statement, the NHCP said the Chief...
President Marcos has mobilized a team for the "immediate review" of the 2026 national budget, and will work on it over the holidays, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez said Marcos will be spending the Christmas holidays working in a bid to pass the 2026...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Tuesday, Dec. 23, that due to security concerns, there will be no holiday furlough for contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya II and three former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineers detained at the Senate in connection...
With a haul of over 100 medals, Filipino students topped the just concluded 2025 World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) which the country hosted from December 15 to 18 in Zamboanga City. Aside from the 11 golds, 17 silvers and 22 bronzes in the individual contest, the hosts also bagged...
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III gave special mention to Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos and Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Nueva Ecija 1st district Rep. Mikaela Angela "Mika" Suansing for steering the deliberations on the national budget to completion. In...
We may or may not witness the guilty people involved in the flood control corruption scandal go to jail before Christmas, as promised by President Marcos Jr. Over the longer term, however, can we expect to enjoy future Christmases with more justice and peace by reducing corruption in the...
