Executive Secretary Ralph Recto perhaps best summed up President Marcos ' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA): "Tamang timpla. Malaman at hindi bola-bola (Just the right mix. Substantive, not fluff).” In a statement on Monday evening, July 27, Recto said the President delivered "a fair...
Fans are refusing to let the issue die down despite Vice Ganda 's public apology over the controversial "Memerimar" skit on "It 's Showtime," with many now urging the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to step in over what they describe as a pattern of offensive...
President Marcos vowed that the government would continue defending the Philippines ' landmark 2016 arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea, declaring that it would use "every peaceful and legal means" to uphold the ruling against any attempt to undermine it. In his fifth State of the...
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...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose on Monday, July 27, after the halt in hostilities in the Middle East prompted some investors to start bargain-hunting. The main index gained 33.89 points, or 0.54 percent, to close at 6,314.90. Miners led the advance, while conglomerates and...
Nearly 80 personnel and volunteers were deployed across key areas in Quezon City on Monday, July 27, to provide first aid, ambulance, and welfare services during President Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said. The humanitarian organization said...
The mechanization level of the country’s rice farms is on track to reach 3.40 horsepower per hectare (hp/ha) by 2031, further lowering labor costs and improving the sector’s productivity, according to the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech). In a...
Local equities face heightened downside risks this week as the worsening Middle East conflict sparks energy price spikes, compounding domestic growth and inflation worries. Escalating tensions involving the United States (US), Iran, and Yemen-based Houthi militants have driven global oil benchmark...
The Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to accelerate the implementation of the new national standard for steel bars to strengthen the country’s resilience against earthquakes and prevent further harm from building failures. PISI...
A congressman from a province that directly faces the West Philippine Sea (WPS) says it would be a great "morale boost" for Filipinos to hear President Marcos reiterate the government 's commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty in his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Zambales...
SB19 is adding a new title to its growing list of milestones. The P-pop powerhouse has been appointed as one of the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) looking to harness the group’s international following to...
Around 5,000 participants, including persons with disabilities (PWDs), gathered at the University of the Philippines Diliman grounds on Sunday, July 26, as the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) staged the 2026 Walk Run & Roll, a community event aimed at promoting inclusion through sports....
