Executive Secretary Ralph Recto perhaps best summed up President Marcos ' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA): "Tamang timpla. Malaman at hindi bola-bola (Just the right mix. Substantive, not fluff).” In a statement on Monday evening, July 27, Recto said the President delivered "a fair...
President Marcos vowed that the government would continue defending the Philippines ' landmark 2016 arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea, declaring that it would use "every peaceful and legal means" to uphold the ruling against any attempt to undermine it. In his fifth State of the...
President Marcos has called on all sectors of society to work together to protect Filipino children from the harmful effects of fake news, pornography, violent content, and toxic social media, saying these have contributed to worsening mental health issues, teenage pregnancies, HIV/AIDS cases, and...
President Marcos on Monday called on Congress to immediately amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), saying consumers should no longer shoulder systems loss charges in their electricity bills because these are not their responsibility. The announcement, made during his fifth State of...
President Marcos has defended his administration 's handling of the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, saying the government responded quickly to protect Filipinos and mitigate the crisis ' effects. In his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27,...
President Marcos declared that his loyalty is to the Filipino people—not to his family or political allies—as he highlighted the administration 's anti-corruption campaign during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In his speech, the President, who was visibly serious from the...
Malacañang has shrugged off the decision of several senators to skip President Marcos ' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, saying their absence would not affect the administration. Speaking to reporters at the Batasang Pambansa before the President 's annual...
Malacañang said security for President Marcos should remain at the "maximum level" following an explosion near the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) near the Senate hours before the President delivered his fifth State of the Nation...
President Marcos lauded the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) for its contributions to nation-building as the religious organization marked its 112th anniversary, describing it as a steadfast institution that has helped strengthen communities through faith, discipline, and a shared sense of responsibility....
President Marcos is expected to present his administration 's accomplishments over the past year and lay down its legislative priorities when he delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) before a joint session of Congress on Monday, July 27. The annual address marks the President...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12321, or the Last Mile and GIDA Schools Act, institutionalizing government support for public basic education schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas and underserved communities. Signed on July 22, the law establishes...
President Marcos has hailed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) as a lasting foundation for peace and dialogue, saying the agreement has grown from a regional commitment into a global community united by mutual respect and cooperation over the past five decades. Speaking...
