This week, Metro Manila and large parts of Luzon found themselves submerged in water once again—roads impassable, schools closed, families displaced, and lives lost. The flooding, worsened by the lingering effects of the southwest monsoon and enhanced by a string of typhoons—Crising, Dante,...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte said on Friday, July 25, he expects President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s upcoming State-of-the-Nation Address to be empty and lack meaningful content. Rep. Duterte said it would likely follow the pattern of previous addresses – heavy on...
Pag-IBIG Fund has offered a one-month moratorium on housing loan payments to assist members affected by Severe Tropical Storms Crising, Dante, Emong and the Southwest Monsoon, as part of its continuing response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to deliver swift and responsive relief to...
Some senators seem already keen on attending to other matters following the Supreme Court 's decision declaring the articles of impeachment against the Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional on Friday, July 25. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said that while he cannot speak...
The Quezon City government on Friday, July 28, announced that it will implement a citywide liquor ban on Monday, July 28. Mayor Joy Belmonte signed Executive Order 9, Series of 2025 on July 17, stating that intoxication may negatively impact peace and order during the State of the Nation Address...
The Philippine government remains optimistic about a potential reduction in the tariffs threatened by the United States (US) against the country’s imports, although it will no longer offer additional concessions, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. Roque...
Despite the displacement caused by recent typhoons and flooding, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, July 25, assured that learning continues by bringing alternative education programs to evacuation centers—allowing affected students to stay on track with their studies despite...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is prepared to ensure the seamless flow of traffic for the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 28. In an advisory on Friday, July 25, MMDA Acting Chairman Don Artes said the agency will open a zipper...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwest monsoon (habagat) will be the dominant weather system during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28. In the weekend leading up to the...
The national government has intensified its total crackdown against illegal online gambling but appeals for a strict regulation instead of a total ban are increasing as one agency warned that it could push even the licensed platforms to go underground. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating...
The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) has called on the government to fully disclose the details of its recent tariff negotiations with the United States (US) due to conflicting statements and widespread speculation. In a statement on Friday, July 25, Raul Montemayor, FFF national manager, said...
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has expressed his appreciation to South Korea for its donation of over 2,000 metric tons (MTs) of rice to the Philippines. “South Korea’s heartwarming donation is proof of its strong ties with the...
