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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address today under a good measure of austerity, with the traditional pomp and pageantry scaled back in solidarity with Filipinos recently battered by severe typhoons and flooding. The move toward a simpler event at the House of Representatives follows calls from…
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House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo First District Representative Janette Garin expressed hopes that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will underscore the importance of addressing pressing national concerns during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. Garin, a former health secretary, said she believes the President remains committed to uplifting the lives of…
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Ahead of the President’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Akbayan Partylist Rep. Chel Diokno launched the group’s “Pag Mahal Mo” People’s Agenda, a policy roadmap centered on uplifting Filipino youth, strengthening families, and protecting the nation’s democratic institutions. Akbayan emphasized that genuine love for the country must be shown through action and policy…
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Under a drizzle, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday inspected the ongoing repair of the navigational gate of the North Navotas Pumping Station (NNPS), which helps control floodwaters, especially during high tide and flood emergencies. President Marcos was briefed by Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco on the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and called for the peaceful and lawful resolution of the dispute between the Philippines’ fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members. In a statement, President Marcos urged both parties to address the dispute through dialogue and adherence…
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LA Union 1st District Rep. Francisco Paolo Ortega V on Saturday appealed for immediate assistance from the national government as the province reels from the widespread destruction caused by Typhoon Emong and other weather disturbances, which battered Northern Luzon earlier this week. Ortega, a Deputy Majority Leader of the 19th Congress, said that while local…
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Days before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Kamanggagawa Partylist Representative Eli San Fernando is sounding the alarm on what it calls “three wasted years” for Filipino workers under the Marcos administration. “Palpak ang tatlong taon ni PBBM. Wala kang maalalang kahit isang makabuluhang reporma para sa mga…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed key government agencies to intensify flood mitigation efforts nationwide as part of a broader initiative to enhance disaster resilience and protect communities. In a Palace briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos instructed the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to continue its…
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Highlighting the government’s intensified digitalization drive, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Friday that availing of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) services is now easier for the public. Digitalization is among the administration’s key initiatives to deliver better services for all Filipinos. “Ngayon, talagang pinupursige namin na mag-digitalize ang PhilHealth para hindi na…
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“Our fundamental law is clear: the end does not justify the means.” “There is a right way to do the right thing at the right time. This is what the Rule of Just Law means. This is what fairness or due process of law means, even for impeachment.” (Leonen, SAJ. Duterte v. House of Representatives)…
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