The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ruled out the urgency of a legislated ₱200 across-the-board wage hike, as the Philippines already holds one of the highest minimum wage rates in Southeast Asia. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma emphasized that regional wage boards remain the...
Whatever President Marcos will report in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, Vice President Sara Duterte said these meant nothing if they cannot reach the communities. The Vice President pictured Marcos’ SONA, which she will skip, describing how his allies would...
President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is expected to last for over an hour, Malacañang said. As of Monday morning, July 28, Marcos has already wrapped his preparation and rehearsal for his public address scheduled at 4 p.m. Aside from disclosing that the speech will...
Progressive groups rallied along Philcoa in Quezon City on Monday, July 28, demanding higher wages, genuine land reform, and respect for human rights ahead of the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. As part of their culminating activity for...
The Senate impeachment court will have to decide whether or not to heed the Supreme Court’s decision barring the Senate from taking up the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. Atty. Regie Tongol, spokesperson of the impeachment court, confirmed this saying it is part of...
Senators are hoping to hear President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. disclose how his administration intends to find solutions to the country’s perennial problem on massive flooding and online gambling in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28. Sen. Panfilo “Ping”...
In his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Marcos made a bold declaration to ban all existing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country in an attempt to end various crimes such as financial scamming, money laundering, prostitution, human trafficking, kidnapping,...
The Eastern Police District (EPD) will deploy a total of 1,269 personnel as part of the Philippine National Police 's (PNP) intensified security measures to guarantee full protection against lawlessness and violence during President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on...
President Marcos is set to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, likely with a familiar backdrop of trains, bridges, and rice—symbols that have come to define his administration’s image of progress. But beyond the stylized visuals and slogans, how much of...
Right on time for a much-needed midyear home refresh, IKEA Philippines launches the Stockholm 2025 collection with an inspired lineup of 93 pieces that highlight natural materials, timeless design, and the quiet luxury of living well. From statement sofas and handwoven wool rugs to sculptural...
DAVAO CITY – It’s all worth the time and effort of over two-hour trip from Kidapawan City for 11-year Nikko Rones Nacario. Nacario topped the Kiddie Category of the Davao leg of the 14th edition of the Manila Bulletin’s Sketchfest on Saturday, July 26. He is a Grade 6 pupil of Amas Central...
Tropical Depression Emong (international name: Co-may) has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), prompting the state weather bureau to lift all tropical cyclone wind signals as of Saturday morning, July 26. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
