Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso vowed to turn President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for stronger local governance into “results, not promises,” saying the city is ready to deliver concrete gains after the Chief Executive’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a...
Two Negros Occidental congressmen said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) Monday was one of his most substantial speeches for focusing on reducing electricity costs, promoting government accountability, and addressing issues affecting ordinary Filipinos. ...
TACLOBAN CITY – One of the parents of the fatalities in the shooting at San Jose High School here is dissatisfied with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fifth State-of-the-Nation Address on Monday. The President offered condolences to the families of three high school students who were...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. failed to address the issue of corruption in his fifth State-of-the-Nation Address on Monday. The President acknowledged that the investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects has already...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's recognition of coast guard personnel during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, strengthened the organization 's resolve to continue defending the country 's interests in the West...
Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos shot down on Monday, July 27, the notion of the House of Representatives resuming its investigation on the flood control projects mess in the second regular session. Speaking to House reporters just before his father President Marcos...
ILOILO CITY—Several Ilonggos reacted positively to the State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 27. Marcos received a positive reaction for urging Congress to pass a new tax amnesty program that will cover unpaid estate taxes, income taxes, donor...
Former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez gave the most gracious response to the seeming gut punch delivered by his own cousin, President Marcos, in the latter 's State of the Nation Address (SONA). "Masakit man ito sa aming pamilya, iginagalang ko ang naging pahayag ng...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. lauded tennis sensation Alex Eala and the Philippine women 's national football team, expressing hope that their achievements would inspire more Filipinos to embrace sports and lead healthier lifestyles. President Marcos briefly highlighted the value...
Police lines, mass protests, and bomb scares gripped Metro Manila early Monday, July 27, as authorities locked down key areas hours before President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address. In Manila, police blocked around 100 protesters on C.M. Recto Avenue near...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed 300 security personnel, including 10 K9-Explosive Ordnance Disposal (K9-EOD) teams, across Metro Manila on Monday, July 27, to strengthen security for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos Jr. Unlike previous deployments focused on...
BAGUIO CITY – Cordillera governors thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for their new patient transport vehicles (PTVs) that will boost healthcare access in remote villages. “This patient transport vehicle is not just an additional asset but represents hope and improved access to...
