President Marcos is determined to fulfill all government commitments under signed peace agreements with former rebel groups, with the formal completion of the Cordillera peace process and the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections among his administration 's immediate priorities, the Office...
House members from the majority and minority blocs have expressed equal parts elation and eagerness to respond to President Marcos call to remove the much-maligned systems loss charges on electricity bills. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, a member of the House Committee on Energy for the...
The House of Representatives led by Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III is ready to act on President Marcos ' legislative clarion call--particularly on tax relief and the removal of systems loss charge in electricity bills--as laid out in the latter 's fifth and penultimate State of the...
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...
