Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, July 28 called for the immediate implementation of Republic Act No. 12076 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act saying President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s move to mention it during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) affirms the urgent need to...
At least 51 people were arrested for various violations that include vandalism ahead of the State of the Nation Address of President Marcos, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday, July 27. Aside from vandalism, PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said those arrested violated...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Monday, July 27 that the passage of bills promoting economic reforms will remain on the topmost priority of the Upper Chamber this Second Regular Session of Congress. Gatchalian made the declaration during the opening of the Senate’s plenary session,...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, July 27 said the Senate won’t be cowed even in the face of external threats and intimidation. Gatchalian made the statement after the Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed it is now investigating after improvised explosive devices (IED) were...
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...
A broad coalition of church leaders, religious groups, and faith-based organizations has called for independent investigations and the prosecution of those involved in alleged corruption in flood control projects, saying the Filipino people deserve accountability beyond government admissions and...
An improvised bomb exploded near the entrance of the Department of Justice (DOJ) hours before the start of President Marcos’ 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) while an explosive device was safely disposed of after it was found along Diokno Boulevard where the Senate is located. In a...
Hours before President Marcos’ 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has not monitored any serious threat that could disrupt the annual event and stressed its readiness to respond to any eventuality. Police forces in Metro Manila have been on full...
The Senate will open the Second Regular Session of Congress on Monday, June 27 with the timely passage of the 2027 national budget in mind. Since the Upper Chamber will still continue holding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte while the Senate is in session, Senate President...
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...
Security measures are now in place as the Philippine National Police (PNP) started to complete the phased deployment of more than 21,000 policemen near the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City and other strategic areas for the 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos. As of Sunday,...
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said he is expecting President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to push Congress to expedite measures that will put in place institutional reforms and jumpstart the Philippine economy in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27....
