ILOILO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. cited Iloilo hospitals and recreational spaces in Iloilo during his fourth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Hospitals managed by the Department of Health (DOH) in Iloilo were included in the administration’s priority of zero balance...
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is holding its 46th National Conference of Employers on July 29-30, 2025, at the Manila Hotel, to address the critical “triple transitions” encompassing green, digital, and social aspects for a sustainable future. The conference, which...
In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) shortly after his inauguration in 2022, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. affirmed his belief that “the state of the nation is sound.” After a year in office, he observed in his 2023 address before Congress “the synergy of all Filipinos...
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...
