President Marcos was making final preparations for his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Sunday, July 26. The President released a 23-second clip on Sunday night, showing him rehearsing his fifth public address to be delivered on Monday, July 27. The Presidential Communications Office...
For Filipinos, the State of the Nation Address has long evolved into something far bigger than a constitutional obligation. Sure, it 's the President 's yearly report card to the nation, laying out achievements, promises, and plans for the months ahead. But if history is any indication,...
"Abangan ang susunod na kabanata (Watch out for the next chapter)." This was what President Marcos said when asked whether he would address the corruption he exposed during his last State of the Nation Address (SONA). During his fourth SONA in 2025, Marcos declared an all-out probe on "ghost" flood...
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas. Rubio, who held...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chorale will perform the Philippine national anthem during President Marcos ' penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, Malacañang announced, as the administration prepares for what it described as a simple but dignified...
President Marcos is personally writing his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), with the speech now nearly complete and undergoing final review ahead of its delivery on Monday, Malacañang said Thursday, July 23. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) will establish a Multi‑Agency Coordinating Center (MACC) and deploy personnel in key areas as part of its security preparations for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27. The MACC, located at the QCPD...
BACOLOD CITY – The province of Negros Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity due to Red-Striped Soft Scale Insect (RSSI) infestation. The declaration was approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) presided over by Vice Gov. Cezanne Fritz Diaz on Tuesday, July 21. Diaz said this is...
Days before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA), the country’s top advocacy group representing foreign investors is pushing for the passage of 12 major reforms to boost the country’s investment appeal. In a letter to Marcos dated July 21,...
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (AP) — Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc is set to open Friday, July 24, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA 's career...
The Senate impeachment court will suspend the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 27 and 28 to give way to President Marcos Jr. 's State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the minority 's contra-SONA. Wrapping up the trial on Tuesday, July 21, Presiding officer Francis "Chiz"...
A ₱5,000 cash relief assistance (CRA) distributed by the government to help drivers cope with the fuel price shock has largely succeeded in keeping transport workers on the road, but almost two-thirds of beneficiaries said the amount was insufficient to cover their operating costs, according to...
