During his second State of the Nation Address on July 24, 2023, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to refine the Philippine basic education system. He spoke of recalibrating the K to 12 curriculum to ensure its relevance, responsiveness, and alignment with...
Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez, Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco, and Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco were all rumored to be eyeing the House Speakership at one point after the May 2025 polls. Now, they 're planning to join forces and form a new...
The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said President Marcos’ focus on key national issues—such as infrastructure, public health, flooding, and food security—during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) was a reassuring first step toward addressing the most urgent challenges of...
President Marcos used his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to paint a picture of a nation that is safer, fairer, and more resilient. It served as a wishlist and more as a progress report, signaling a shift in tone from promises to performance. While it did not enumerate a legislative...
Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday, July 28, flagged alleged "inaccuracies" in President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), particularly when he boasted of more medical benefits for Filipinos through the Philippine Health Insurance Corp....
The fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 28, held at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, proceeded in a generally peaceful and well-organized manner, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director for...
President Marcos’ fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa Complex on Monday, July 28, received 124 rounds of applause and two standing ovations, when he declared war against those who profited from the failed flood control projects in the country. This was comparable...
Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said Monday, July 28, that President Marcos must walk the talk "if he is really serious" about fighting corruption. "Dapat mag-sample na siya (He should start showing an example)," De Lima said in an interview, in response to President Marcos...
President Marcos wants more space for Filipinos to exercise, so he asked the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to open its track and field ovals in the cities of Pasig, Baguio, and Manila to the public. In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos said the games, tournaments, fun...
Did House Speaker Martin Romualdez take a swipe at Vice President Sara Duterte in his speech during plenary session Monday, July 28? Romualdez, the newly-minted House chief, used similes on typhoons and disaster to get some of his points across as he addressed the plenary for the first time in the...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 28, lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), calling it a powerful and clear message that zeroes in on the needs of ordinary Filipinos—particularly in the field of education. "I...
Senators on Monday, July 28 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s strong directive for a thorough audit and review of all flood control projects following the massive flooding that greatly affected Filipinos during the past few weeks. Sen. Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said it is...
