As the national government’s (NG) outstanding debt continued to breach records in the second quarter of 2025, the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio climbed to a 20-year high of 63.1 percent—further away from the Marcos administration’s target. Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto,...
Thousands of residents in isolated island barangays will soon gain access to clean and safe drinking water, as the government rolls out a ₱43.5-million water filtration project aimed at improving basic services in communities most affected by water scarcity and climate change. The Department of...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Thursday that lawmakers in the House of Representatives should not be upset by her recent comments about considering a change in House leadership, as it was merely a suggestion. Speaking during the Kapihan sa Senado media forum on Thursday, Aug. 7, Marcos stated this in...
More Filipinos are securing regular employment as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ramps up programs aimed at expanding access to quality jobs and enhancing workforce readiness. DOLE said its sustained efforts to expand employment opportunities contributed to the country’s improved...
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has offered to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) portions of its properties in five operating prison and penal farms (OPPFs) in the country for the establishment of sports facilities. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said he sent a letter to...
The Philippines and India must continue to contribute in strengthening the world 's capability to withstand geopolitical challenges, and ensure that "major countries" do not use "undue influence." President Marcos stated this in his lengthy foreign policy address at the Observer Research...
The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of India have lifted visa restrictions and restored direct flights under a tourism cooperation pact that outlines joint efforts in marketing, training, and tourism development from 2025 to 2028. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
As air travel continues to soar in Southeast Asia, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to bolster the region’s aviation sector to meet the growing demand sustainably, according to the Tokyo-based think tank Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). In a policy brief, ADBI said that the...
President Marcos said that his administration "has very little role to play" in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. In an interview with the Firstpost in New Delhi, Marcos made it clear that he never refused to comment on Duterte 's impeachment, reiterating that his...
Senator Imee Marcos has no business telling the House of Representatives who should or should not lead the 300-plus strong legislative chamber. Senior Deputy Speaker Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-Jay" Suarez, Deputy Majority Leader Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun, and Deputy Majority...
Civilian officials in the House of Representatives usually keep their thoughts to themselves on political issues, but Senator Imee Marcos ' scathing speech Wednesday nightt, Aug. 6 struck a nerve with Deputy Secretary General Sofinias Gabonada. "Senator Imee’s explanation of her vote was not...
President Marcos said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza must no longer be tolerated, calling the deaths, destruction, and starvation “unacceptable” and urging Israel to allow the entry of aid. Asked how the Philippines could reconcile its alliance with Israel and its vote in favor of a Gaza...
