The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) backs President Marcos’ “friend to all” foreign policy, emphasizing its commitment to forge relationships and strengthen alliances with the global community. “Sinabi rin ng Pangulo na (The President said) we are friends to all and enemies to none....
ENDEAVOR The run-up towards the 2028 elections has sparked excitement on the emergence of new leaders from the ranks of the opposition. Speaking at a pre-SONA forum sponsored by Akbayan Partylist, ML Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima called for a Third Space pro-people alternative anchored on...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) placed education where it rightfully belongs—at the heart of national development. His emphasis on improving the education system was accompanied by a list of concrete programs, ambitious targets, and long-term...
MEDIUM RARE Poems are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree. — Joyce Kilmer In her time, then first lady Imelda Marcos called coconut the “tree of life” — providing food, water (the cleanest, safest in nature), shelter and construction material. Now, one generation later and...
Parañaque City 2nd Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has highlighted the significance of one of his pet bills in the 20th Congress following President Marcos ' his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) earlier this week. In a statement Wednesday, July 30, Yamsuan sought the passage of House Bill...
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority has expressed full support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fourth State-of-the-Nation-address, describing it as more than a national report but a “resounding call for reform, vigilance, and action.” MinDA Chairperson Secretary Leo...
The chairmanship of the House Committee on Justice--the panel that determines whether or not an impeachment complaint could prosper--has been given to one of the solon-prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment case. Named as the justice panel chairperson during plenary session...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to expedite the activation of the remaining Dalian trains, which have been idle for a decade now. Marcos wants the remaining 45 out of the 28 Dalian trains to start operating for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 as soon as possible....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez humbly welcomed on Wednesday, July 30 the results of the OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa second-quarter 2025 survey, which indicated an increase in the official 's trust and performance ratings. Romualdez, Leyte 's 1st district congressman, credited the ratings...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in four municipalities and one city in Luzon and Visayas to allow residents to take part in their commemorative events, Malacañang said. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed all proclamations declaring the holidays on July 18. Under...
The national government’s outstanding debt breached the ₱17-trillion mark in June, reaching a fresh record high of ₱17.27 trillion. According to the latest data reported by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), the total debt stock bloated by 2.1 percent or ₱350 billion from the end-May figure....
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to complete at least three stations of the long-delayed Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) before President Marcos’ term ends in 2028. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said he is confident that the DOTr will finish the construction of the first two...
