The Quiapo Church administration has issued an advisory for those who wish to have their images and replicas of the Jesus Nazareno blessed on Saturday, Jan. 3, as part of the celebration of the Feast of the Jesus Nazarene and Traslacion 2026. In its advisory released on Friday, Jan. 2, all...
Fireworks-related injuries nationwide may surge beyond 500 cases as the Department of Health (DOH) warned that more than 300 additional cases could still be added to the official tally amid delayed reporting. DOH spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said initial assessments showed a...
Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr. has rejected online claims linking the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) to alleged Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget documents, stressing that his office has no authority over line-item allocations or...
In the beginning of the year, President Marcos called on Filipinos to choose doing the things that would help the society grow such as opting for service rather than self-interest, empathy over indifference, and hope over despair. "A society thrives when its people choose empathy over indifference,...
BACOLOD CITY – The city council has unanimously approved the P4.750-billion budget for 2026. In a media interview, Councilor Jude Thaddeus Sayson, chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and Finance, said the budget was swiftly approved as there were few questions raised during deliberations....
Vice President Sara Duterte has encouraged Filipinos to welcome 2026 by setting aside all doubts and fears as the new year is "an invitation to unite and begin anew." "Sa pagsalubong natin sa 2026, iwaksi na natin ang anumang pag-aalinlangan at takot (As we welcome 2026, let us cast aside any doubt...
DAVAO CITY — Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte has called for more humane, principled, and service-oriented governance in 2026. In his New Year’s message on Wednesday, Dec. 31, Duterte thanked Filipinos who, he said, continue to stand by, support, and trust the Duterte family despite...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 31, said it has advanced key system reforms and work-ready pathways for learners nationwide—setting the stage for a stronger, more practical education system in 2026. Under the leadership of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency sought...
President Marcos will stay at Malacañan Palace and will not go on any trip to celebrate the new year, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday, Dec. 31, that Marcos is currently at the palace, where he will welcome the new year with...
America 's Got Talent Season 20 grand winner Jessica Sanchez was invited by President Marcos to perform at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in 2026. Marcos made the invitation during the Filipino-American singer 's visit to Malacañan on Tuesday, Dec. 30. "I’m...
Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday, December 31 said she refused to sign the bicameral conference committee approved version of the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), saying it did not eliminate the so-called pork barrel system despite efforts to promote transparency and accountability. ...
The bicameral conference committee approved version of the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 marks a major victory for education and the Filipino youth, Sen. Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said on Tuesday, December 30. Aquino, who voted in favor of the ratification of the 2026 national budget...
