President Marcos has vowed to go "all out" in the second half of his term, saying his administration would intensify efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos beyond the country’s recent economic gains. In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on Monday, July 28, the President...
Even with the weaker-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures last year and in recent quarters, the Department of Finance (DOF) argued that the Philippine economy grew at an average rate of 5.9 percent—among the fastest-growing Asian economies—since President Ferdinand Marcos...
President Marcos is set to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, likely with a familiar backdrop of trains, bridges, and rice—symbols that have come to define his administration’s image of progress. But beyond the stylized visuals and slogans, how much of...
Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr. assured the public that preparations for the opening of the 20th Congress and President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) are well underway, even as inclement weather poses potential challenges. “Tuluy-tuloy naman ang aming...
President Marcos is hands-on in preparing for his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), treating it as a vital opportunity to communicate his administration’s accomplishments and plans to the public, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said. In an interview on the sidelines of Marcos’...
Although she will not attend the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Marcos next month, Vice President Sara Duterte has her own assessment of the country’s current state: “dire, sad, and frustrating.” “The state of the nation is dire, it is sad, and for me personally, it is...
Despite the “political persecution” she is being subjected to by administration allies, Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that she has “no ill feelings” towards President Marcos and only has “problems” with his performance as the country’s chief executive. In an interview in...
Key offices and agencies have stepped up their preparations for President Marcos ' anticipated fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. This, after the House of Representatives, represented by Secretary General Reginald Velasco, led an inter-agency meeting on the SONA on Tuesday,...
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will be returning to the Philippines for a two-day concert set in November. Promoter Live Nation Philippines made the announcement recently noting the series of concerts form part of BLACKPINK 's “Deadline” World Tour. It happens Nov. 22 and 23 at the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada called on his fellow parliamentarians to support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027 to 2028 term. Estrada made the appeal as he presided over the ASEAN+3 meeting...
The presale tickets for K-pop group BTS member J-Hope’s “Hope on the Stage” tour in Manila were sold out. J-Hope will hold the tour on April 12 and 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, presented by Live Nation Philippines. Live Nation Philippines announced that the presale tickets...
The ticket prices, seat plan and purchase guidelines were announced for BTS member J-Hope’s concert in Manila. The J-Hope Tour “Hope on the Stage” in Manila will be held on April 12 and 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. BTS' J-Hope (Instagram) Live Nation Philippines provided the...
