President Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 8, led the inauguration of the Camalaniugan Bridge, formally opening a new transportation link between the towns of Camalaniugan and Aparri in Cagayan province. In his speech, Marcos said the bridge, which was opened to traffic immediately after the ceremony, is...
President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to grant amnesty for business owners, private employers, and self-employed Filipinos who have unpaid contributions. Marcos made the announcement in a video message on Thursday morning, Jan. 8, giving employers a year to...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported measurable gains in reading outcomes under its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, signaling early success in nationwide learning reform. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 7, DepEd said the announcement coincides with...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the inauguration of the Aparri-Camalaniugan Mega Bridge in Camalaniugan, Cagayan on Thursday, Jan. 8. Engr. Mathias Malenab, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region 2 chief, said Marcos will be accompanied by...
Malacañang condemned fresh allegations against President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, saying rumors are being spread to harm the First Couple 's character and integrity. "Rumours concerning President Marcos Jr. and FL (First Lady) Liza are being spread to harm their character...
A group of education workers on Wednesday, January 7, branded the Marcos administration’s 2026 national budget as “Binigong Pilipinas,” criticizing what it said were misplaced spending priorities that favor "pork barrel" allocations over education, teachers’ salaries, and basic social...
Senator Imee Marcos said there is information that by Jan. 15, charges will be filed against senators and congressmen over alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 7, Marcos said that charges have already been drafted against Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Joel...
The national government’s total outstanding debt climbed to a record ₱17.65 trillion at end-November, exceeding internal projections and signaling continued fiscal pressure as President Marcos ramps up borrowing to fund his budget. On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Bureau of the Treasury announced that...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday, Jan. 7, ordered a new inspection of a suspected Chinese dredger accused of operating with irregularities in Manila Bay and nearby waters. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan directed the Coast Guard District National Capital Region–Central Luzon to...
Senator Imee Marcos stated on Wednesday, January 7, that she anticipates a fresh impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to be filed by February 6. In an interview, Marcos told reporters that she would be “surprised” if no second impeachment complaint is filed, citing what...
Amid rumors of a potential revamp of President Marcos’ cabinet, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, January 7, reaffirmed Secretary Sonny Angara’s dedication to continuing the department’s reform agenda. “Secretary Angara serves at the pleasure of the president,” DepEd said...
Local automotive parts manufacturers questioned the Marcos Jr. administration’s move to scrap funding for two government programs aimed at attracting new investments in the automotive industry, warning that it could trigger a sharp decline in an already struggling sector. In a statement, the...
