A teachers’ group on Thursday, January 8, warned that President Marcos’ veto of portions of the 2026 national budget may trigger a "massive exodus" of faculty members and staff in state universities and colleges (SUCs), citing worsening job insecurity and mounting workloads. In a statement, the...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inaugurated the Camalaniugan-Aparri Bridge in Cagayan on Thursday, Jan. 8. Marcos was joined by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Gov. Edgar Aglipay, Vice Gov. Manuel Mamba, Aparri Mayor Dominador Dayag, and Camalaniugan Mayor...
DAGUPAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Public Works and Highways officials inspected the newly opened Piggatan detour bridge in Alcala, Cagayan on Thursday morning, Jan. 8. Marcos was accompanied by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, Cagayan Gov. Edgar Aglipay, Alcala Mayor...
President Marcos is set to undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next week where he is expected to sign a free trade agreement and defense deal. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed on Thursday, Jan. 8, that Marcos will visit Abu Dhabi...
President Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 8, led the inauguration of the Camalaniugan Bridge, formally opening a new transportation link between the towns of Camalaniugan and Aparri in Cagayan province. In his speech, Marcos said the bridge, which was opened to traffic immediately after the ceremony, is...
President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to grant amnesty for business owners, private employers, and self-employed Filipinos who have unpaid contributions. Marcos made the announcement in a video message on Thursday morning, Jan. 8, giving employers a year to...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the inauguration of the Aparri-Camalaniugan Mega Bridge in Camalaniugan, Cagayan on Thursday, Jan. 8. Engr. Mathias Malenab, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region 2 chief, said Marcos will be accompanied by...
Malacañang condemned fresh allegations against President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, saying rumors are being spread to harm the First Couple 's character and integrity. "Rumours concerning President Marcos Jr. and FL (First Lady) Liza are being spread to harm their character...
A group of education workers on Wednesday, January 7, branded the Marcos administration’s 2026 national budget as “Binigong Pilipinas,” criticizing what it said were misplaced spending priorities that favor "pork barrel" allocations over education, teachers’ salaries, and basic social...
Senator Imee Marcos said there is information that by Jan. 15, charges will be filed against senators and congressmen over alleged anomalies in flood control projects. In an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 7, Marcos said that charges have already been drafted against Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Joel...
Senator Imee Marcos stated on Wednesday, January 7, that she anticipates a fresh impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte to be filed by February 6. In an interview, Marcos told reporters that she would be “surprised” if no second impeachment complaint is filed, citing what...
President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to board and inspect all dredgers operating for the reclamation project in Manila Bay. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the PCG confirmed that the President directed them to check the vessels...
