House members from the majority and minority blocs have expressed equal parts elation and eagerness to respond to President Marcos call to remove the much-maligned systems loss charges on electricity bills. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, a member of the House Committee on Energy for the...
For the first time, President Marcos has spoken about the US-led Pax Silica initiative amid growing opposition. During his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, Marcos touted the proposed industrial hub, saying it would be a "center in the global AI and technology value...
The House of Representatives led by Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III is ready to act on President Marcos ' legislative clarion call--particularly on tax relief and the removal of systems loss charge in electricity bills--as laid out in the latter 's fifth and penultimate State of the...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said the city government is prepared to deliver concrete results following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), which highlighted the role of local governments in national development. In a statement issued...
Two Negros Occidental congressmen said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) Monday was one of his most substantial speeches for focusing on reducing electricity costs, promoting government accountability, and addressing issues affecting ordinary Filipinos. ...
TACLOBAN CITY – One of the parents of the fatalities in the shooting at San Jose High School here is dissatisfied with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fifth State-of-the-Nation Address on Monday. The President offered condolences to the families of three high school students who were...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. failed to address the issue of corruption in his fifth State-of-the-Nation Address on Monday. The President acknowledged that the investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects has already...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's recognition of coast guard personnel during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, strengthened the organization 's resolve to continue defending the country 's interests in the West...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Monday, July 27 that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos’ claim that the Ombudsman is on the verge of filing charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is nothing but a bluff. “Pawang pambubudol na naman ang sinabi ng Pangulo na malapit nang sampahan...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Monday, July 27, gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) a stellar 9 out of 10, praising its focus on anti-corruption, lower electricity costs, and the country 's sovereignty. Speaking to...
Major business groups expressed mixed reactions to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's commitment to improving the country 's investment climate during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), stressing that clear execution and consistency must now take precedence. Federation of Philippine...
After President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. disclosed that multiple cases against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez will soon be filed, according to the Office of the Ombudsman, Senator Erwin Tulfo said he no longer sees any reason for the Blue Ribbon Committee to focus on him. "What 's the...
