President Marcos has defended his administration 's handling of the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, saying the government responded quickly to protect Filipinos and mitigate the crisis ' effects. In his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27,...
This year 's State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Marcos was billed as "simple but dignified"--something that was extended to lady guests at the event as a reminder for their outfit decisions. Heeding the call for austerity was Laguna 1st district Rep. Ann Matibag, who instead chose...
President Marcos declared that his loyalty is to the Filipino people—not to his family or political allies—as he highlighted the administration 's anti-corruption campaign during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In his speech, the President, who was visibly serious from the...
Tropical Storm Kiyapo has left three people dead and one missing while government assistance to affected communities has exceeded P10 million, according to the latest National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report released on Monday, July 27, hours before President...
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...
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos expressed confidence that Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian would be able to turn the upper chamber into a well-oiled machine this second regular session. "It 's good that the Senate has now organized everything. And I...
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,...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office-5 (PRO-5) has readied 1,000 personnel from its CARE (Crowd Management Advanced Reactionary Force Engagement) contingent as standby support for security operations during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA)...
Malacañang has shrugged off the decision of several senators to skip President Marcos ' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, saying their absence would not affect the administration. Speaking to reporters at the Batasang Pambansa before the President 's annual...
Malacañang said security for President Marcos should remain at the "maximum level" following an explosion near the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) near the Senate hours before the President delivered his fifth State of the Nation...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has mobilized nearly 600 personnel in the region to ensure the peaceful, orderly, and secure conduct of the fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 27. All units in the...
