As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted its accomplishments in the government 's continuing fight against hunger and poverty, investment in human capital, protection of...
No tropical cyclone is expected to affect the country as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, although Metro Manila may experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
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,...
With his State of the Nation Address (SONA) just three days away, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to face calls from Filipinos to address corruption, particularly the investigation and accountability of those involved in the flood control projects scandal, a Pulse Asia survey released on...
The Quezon City government has declared a citywide suspension of classes at all levels in public and private schools on Monday, July 27, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Under Executive Order No. 23, series of 2026, signed by Mayor Ma....
Newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete on Tuesday, July 21, vowed to further strengthen the country 's territorial defense, accelerate military modernization, and invest more in soldiers as he assumed leadership of the country 's...
Half of Filipinos are not satisfied with the performance of President Marcos, Pulse Asia’s latest survey disclosed on Monday, July 20. On the other hand, the same survey revealed that Vice President Sara Duterte getting majority approval and trust rating amid the issues hurled against her that...
At least four groups have applied for permits to hold protest rallies in Quezon City during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa on July 27. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) learned of the planned...
Most Filipinos remain satisfied with the performance of Vice President Sara Duterte, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Thursday, July 16. Results of the Second Quarter 2026 Social Weather Survey, conducted from June 20 to 29, showed that 58 percent of respondents...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro reaffirmed that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) remains the primary agency responsible for implementing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's foreign policy, stressing that the Philippines must "speak with one voice" in its engagement with...
The Marcos administration posted its lowest net satisfaction rating since taking office in 2022, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that found the score to be the weakest recorded by any Philippine administration since 2010. Results of the March 24-31 survey showed the...
The Philippines ' neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and key international partners joined the country on Friday, June 12, in celebrating its 128th Independence Day, reaffirming support for Manila 's leadership and highlighting growing cooperation across the...
