President Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) failed to mention the climate crisis, destructive mining, and communities threatened by the continued expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, a Roman Catholic bishop pointed out on Thursday, July 30. “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expressed readiness to execute the tax reform agenda outlined by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA). BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the tax assessment agency is positioning itself to implement...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green has agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, July 28. Green will sign the contract that essentially matches the deal he opted out of last month...
Senator Robin Padilla on Tuesday, July 28, pushed for the prioritization of improving transportation in the Bicol Region, saying residents still endure long travel times even as the government pursues plans to develop the country 's space program. During his manifestation in the Senate...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Tuesday, July 28, filed two bills and a resolution aimed at lowering electricity bills by removing system loss charges, exempting such charges from the value-added tax (VAT), and repealing the country 's decades-old energy tax. The measures were filed a day after...
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...
President Marcos has vowed to complete all the unfinished works he has started and fulfill his promises in the remaining two years of his presidency. "Sa nalalabing dalawang taon ng Administrasyon, tatapusin natin ang mga nasimulan, at tutuparin ang ating pangako sa sambayanan (In the remaining two...
Senator Imee Marcos will once again skip President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying she remains upset over what she described as the filing of cases and detention of members of the Senate minority. Asked on Monday whether she would attend the President...
President Marcos ' speech for his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) will last for more than an hour, a Palace official said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President 's speech will take 1 hour and 20 minutes. Aside from the expected...
Police blocked about 100 protesters along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila early Monday, July 27, containing one of the first demonstrations ahead of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). The protest began at around 7:08 a.m. near Isetann along C.M....
In every lengthy State of the Nation Address (SONA), which typically lasts an hour or more, it is the most pressing issues or the most controversial portions that tend to linger in the public 's memory until the next address is delivered. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's past four...
