-
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos are set to embark on a State Visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia from September 7 to 9, 2025, following an invitation from His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. The presidential couple will be formally welcomed by Acting Head of State and Senate President Samdech Akka…
-
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to revive and strengthen lifestyle checks on public officials, asserting that such measures are essential to curbing corruption and restoring public trust in government institutions. The senator made the appeal during the Judicial and Bar Council’s (JBC) public interviews for Ombudsman candidates held…
-
For the first time in Philippine history, the national government has earmarked 4% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for education, meeting the global benchmark set by UNESCO. The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded the move, calling it a landmark investment in the future of Filipino learners. Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed gratitude to…
-
A proposal seeking to amend the 1987 Constitution to open the doors of Malacañang and the Senate to younger leaders was filed Wednesday at the House of Representatives by a bloc of reform-minded lawmakers. A resolution of both Houses calling for a constitutional convention (Con-Con) that would lower the minimum age requirement for the President…
-
A new nationwide survey conducted by Tangere reveals that three out of four Filipinos favor lowering the age requirement for presidential candidates to 35 years old—a shift that could dramatically reshape the 2028 election landscape. The survey, conducted from August 27 to 30, shows that 75% of respondents support Senator Tito Sotto’s proposal to amend…
-
Candidates vying for the position of Ombudsman have until the conclusion of the Judicial and Bar Council’s (JBC) deliberations to submit clearances on any pending cases, according to Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Ting. In a media interview on Tuesday, Ting confirmed that Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chair Felix Reyes…
-
The Philippine Navy on Tuesday clarified that the presence of crushed corals in several shoals within the West Philippine Sea (WPS) appears to be the result of natural phenomena rather than human activity. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson for the Navy’s WPS operations, said in a media briefing that recent coral formations observed in…
-
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday raised alarm over the persistent and increasing double appropriations in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), calling out the agency’s repeated failure to address the issue despite years of scrutiny. Speaking during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing titled The Philippines Under Water”—which is investigating alleged corruption…
-
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s shipbuilding sector through strategic investments in workforce training, during the inauguration of the HD Hyundai Shipyard in Subic on Tuesday. Addressing industry leaders and stakeholders, President Marcos underscored the importance of equipping Filipino workers with globally competitive skills to sustain the growth…
-
Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco has called out Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. for allegedly spreading misinformation in defense of the controversial small committee that handled amendments to the 2025 national budget. In a strongly worded statement issued on August 31, Tiangco accused Abante of resorting to “fake news” to shield the committee led…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
The Bench Files 