Senator Imee Marcos raised concerns over the supposed absence of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget during the first day of the Bicameral Conference Committee hearings on the proposed 2026 national budget on Saturday, Dec. 13. During the proceedings, Marcos appeared puzzled...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto called for a people-centered definition of national security, stressing that true security lies in protecting the everyday conditions that allow Filipino families to live with dignity, stability, and hope. Speaking at the National Security Summit 2025, Recto said...
House Committee on Appropriations Chairperson Nueva Ecija 1st district Rep. Mikaela Angela "Mika" Suansing highlighted during day one of the Bicameral Conference Committee hearings on the 2026 national budget the approved funding increases in education, which President Marcos earlier identified as...
Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine government expanded its overseas assistance through the Bagong Bayani ng Mundo–OFW Serbisyo Caravan 2025, a multi-agency initiative led by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). From June to October 2025, the caravan...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, including three other senators were absent on the first day of the Bicameral Conference Committee hearings on the P6.793-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or proposed national budget for 2026 on Saturday, Dec. 13. A day prior, Senate Finance Committee...
Amid incessant criticisms on House Bill (HB) No.6771 or the House leadership 's version of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act, Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong reiterated on Saturday, Dec. 13 his commitment to produce a measure that is truly acceptable and beneficial to Filipinos....
President Marcos has approved two year-end incentives aimed at recognizing the service of government workers, authorizing a Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of up to P20,000 for qualified personnel and a one-time gratuity pay of up to P7,000 for Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO)...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso formally accepted the turnover of the Jones Bridge Light Show Project from the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) to the city government on Friday night, Dec. 12, vowing to introduce more attractions and...
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III underscored on Friday, Dec. 12 the need to strengthen the original mandate of the party-list system, which was to provide a voice to marginalized sectors--particularly Filipino workers--in the House of Representatives. Dy gave this message during the...
While President Marcos has tagged Anti-dynasty Bill as a priority measure, Malacañang stressed that it must not be passed in haste. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the bill should undergo thorough study and be crafted free of loopholes. "Kaya...
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is set to significantly strengthen its disaster preparedness and response programs under the proposed 2026 budget, as the Philippines continues to face frequent typhoons, floods, and earthquakes. In a statement issued on December 11, DepEd Secretary Sonny...
President Marcos said the ongoing improvement works at the Banago Port in Bacolod City will be the standard design for all port terminals in the country. Marcos inspected the Banago Port Improvement Project on Friday, Dec. 12, which houses an old terminal building that needs total renovation....
