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MANILA, Philippines — As President Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) today, Filipinos from across the country are urging his administration to move beyond promises and deliver concrete solutions to the problems they say continue to burden their daily lives. From fisherfolk grappling with rising fuel costs and tensions in
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro on Sunday hit back at Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte over his latest criticisms of the Marcos administration, accusing him of prioritizing politicking over the welfare of Davao residents affected by the recent flooding in the city. She also rejected his claims that President Ferdinand Marcos
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos made final preparations for his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, which he will deliver before a joint session of Congress at Batasang Pambansang in Quezon City. Malacañang shared photos as he rehearsed his speech with his team on Sunday evening. The president himself shared a video
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., immediately mobilized its relief operations on Saturday in several areas hit by flash floods in Davao City. Less than a day after the flooding, the PCSO activated its quick response mechanism by directing its regional branches to coordinate
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno on Saturday clarified the edited clip shared by Sen. Pia Cayetano on social media, which, he believes, appeared as if the prosecution panel was fishing for evidence. In a Facebook post, Diokno said their panel has actual proof to substantiate their impeachment complaints. He explained that by pursuing
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is ready to handle both Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial and looming talks on the proposed 2027 budget, House Deputy Speaker Jefferson Khonghun said on Sunday. He expressed this preparedness as he sought to allay concerns that ouster proceedings would distract legislators from lawmaking. He said “teams”
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva on Sunday said this year’s state of the nation address (Sona) should present a clear roadmap that delivers quality jobs, better education and a solution to widespread hunger. Villanueva made the pronouncement as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth Sona on Monday, July 27. READ:
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE UNITED STATES’ new 12.5% tariff on imports from the Phil ippines could affect about $6.25 billion worth of Philippine-made goods, according to the Depart ment of Trade and Industry (DTI). “A preliminary assessment using 2025 trade data indicates that 34.28% of Philippine exports to the US, valued at approximately $6.25 billion, may be subjected to the 12.5% tariffs,” Bianca Pearl R. Sykimte, director of the DTI-Export Marketing Bureau, told reporters in a Viber message. Last week, the US imposed a 12.5% levy on goods from the Philippines after a pr
How do we give our children a better future through education?” Villanueva said in a statement. He said Filipinos, who continue to grapple with rising costs and economic uncertainty, are pinning their hopes on the government. As of May, the unemployment rate rose to 4.8 percent, or an equivalent 2.5 million jobless Filipinos, Villanueva said. Underemployment is at 12.2 percent, or 6.04 million Filipinos who seek more hours of work or an extra job. Hunger incidence, according to the March Social Weather Stations survey was at 23.2 percent, higher than the November 2025’s 20.1 percen
House Assistant Minority Leader and Kabataan Party-list Rep. Renee Co urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address what she described as the worsening conditions facing the Filipino youth when he delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. In a statement, Co said she remains skeptical that Marcos would touch on the country’s education and economic challenges, arguing that previous commitments to improve the education sector have yet to translate into meaningful reforms. “What a letdown. Every year, the administration promises to improve the state of educatio
By Juliana Chloe A. Gonzales TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS are urging President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to prioritize a unified national artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework and stronger labor safeguards for the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, saying clear policies are needed as AI adoption accelerates. “The closest initiative toward a whole-of-government approach is the national AI governance framework currently being developed by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), whic
ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio Nafarrete visited two Philippine Navy personnel injured during a confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Ayungin Shoal and awarded them the Wounded Personnel Medal in recognition of their service. Nafarrete visited the two sailors at Camp Ricarte Station Hospital on July 25, where he checked on their condition and assured them of the military's full support for their recovery and welfare. Nafarrete said the sailors' actions reflected the highest standards of military professionalism, patriotism and selfless s
DAYS before making history as the first Filipino act to perform at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago, “Kings of P-pop” SB19 was named the Philippines’ newest tourism ambassadors by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The appointment was announced Sunday, with the agency tapping the P-pop quintet to help promote the Philippines as a travel destination by showcasing Filipino culture to their growing international fanbase. Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said SB19’s expanding global reach made the group an ideal partner in the country’s tourism campaign. &
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, 4 pm, at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The situation is markedly different from last year, when Marcos’ erstwhile ally, Vice President Sara Duterte, avoided an impeachment trial after the Supreme Court ruled that the complaint against her was unconstitutional as it is barred by the one-year rule. This year, as Marcos delivers his fifth SONA, the impeachment trial against the Vice President is in full swing. Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez, the President’s
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 July 2026) – A barangay hit by the floods in Davao City on Friday night has declared a state of calamity, while another one was still waiting advice from the city government on the need for such a declaration. Residents of Taal in Bangkal, Davao City clean their homes on Saturday, 25 July 2026, the day after the floods that hit the area the night before. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO Barangay Los Amigos chair Roberto Ballarta told GMA News One Mindanao on Sunday that they have declared a state of calamity so they could use up to 30% of their P1.2 disaster fund. Ba
When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) in end-July, he will face a legislative branch that has gone through turmoil in the past year, and he will continue to grapple with his waning — and sometimes underutilized — influence. On the surface, Congress’ turnaround rate on Marcos’ pet bills this year doesn’t paint a flattering picture. Excluding his inaugural SONA in 2022, this will be the first time he takes the podium with only one priority measure enacted that he can point to as an accomplishment. That means that out of 52 bi
A year ago, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to prosecute everyone involved in corruption in flood control projects. “Sa mga susunod na buwan, makakasuhan ang lahat ng mga lalabas na may sala mula sa imbestigasyon. Pati na ang mga kasabwat na kontratista sa buong bansa,” Marcos said in his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, 2025. (In the coming months, we will file charges against those found at fault. Including their accomplices, contractors all over the country.) “Mahiya naman kayo sa kapwa ‘nyo Pilipino,” he said. (Feel some shame toward your fe
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers the State of the Nation Address on 28 July 2025 at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. Photo from Presidential Communications Office DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 July 2026) — With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. set to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, Filipinos nationwide are looking to hear about corruption and the rising cost of living. But a new Pulse Asia survey also suggests that Mindanawons tend to differ from the rest of the country on several key issues — from illegal drugs and agriculture to the case of fo
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, can be a chance for him to restore public trust that has steadily eroded over the last four years, but it won’t be an easy task. “The upcoming [SONA] is a pivotal moment. A chance to present a clear, citizen-centered roadmap that favors solutions over feuds,” Alliance of Concerned Teachers vice chairperson Carl Marc Ramota said at the Center for People Empowerment in Governance’s (CenPEG) 2026 State of the Presidency Forum held at the University of the Philippines on
Senator Robinhood Padilla on Sunday gave the Marcos administration a failing grade for its response to the country"s flood control anomalies, saying that few people have only been detained so far.
By Argyll Geducos President Marcos is expected to present his administration’s accomplishments over the past year and lay down its legislative priorities when he delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) before a joint session of Congress on Monday, July 27. The annual address marks the President’s fifth report to the nation since […]
By Aaron Recuenco The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed security measures in full swing as it completes the phased deployment of more than 21,000 personnel around the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City and other strategic areas ahead of President Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. PNP chief Gen. […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Sunday urged the public to listen to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, saying he is prepared to discuss the issues the President will raise in his speech.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has recognized the bravery of two Philippine Navy personnel wounded in the recent incident involving the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Ayungin Shoal.
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday revealed new evidence of alleged double billing and collection involving infrastructure projects in Taguig City.
Akbayan Party-list Representative Chel Diokno on Saturday responded to the video posted by Senator Pia Cayetano about his remarks during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte involving her financial records.
The Bureau of Customs have so far seized P10 billion worth of illegal cigarettes that were being smuggled into the country following intensified operations.
Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte was reelected as the national party president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) on Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutor Chel Diokno on Saturday said a video posted by Senator-Judge Pia Cayetano showing his exchange with Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano over the subpoena for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records failed to present the full context of his remarks. “With all due respect to the Senator-Judge, and so the public will not be misled, this is the context and the complete statement that I made,” Diokno said, before releasing the full portion of his response during the impeachment trial. Diokno said the prosecution’s request for ban
SEN. Panfilo Lacson said plunder may be among the charges that could be filed against those involved in the anomalous infrastructure projects in Taguig City, the bailiwick of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano. This, as Lacson and his team continued pursuing leads over the weekend in their investigation into the anomalous slope protection and drainage projects in Taguig City to reach a "logical conclusion" and hold those responsible accountable. "WORKING ON A WEEKEND: today, a Saturday, we haven’t slowed down in following up the leads to maintain the momentum gained since we star
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 July 2026) — Upstream rains Friday night caused floods in Tugbok and Talomo districts, leaving scores stranded on higher ground, with some reportedly on the roof. Emergency responders recorded calls of patients seeking evacuation in several homes in Bangkal in Talomo district, Riverside in Tugbok, and Purok Gulayan in Barangay Catalunan Pequeño. Rescuers search for trapped individuals in Bangkal, July 24 evening as flood waters from the Talomo and Matina rivers spilled over parts of Davao City. Video screenshot courtesy of Ruth Galario Palo Talomo Teachers Vill
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has once again stirred speculation among P-pop fans after its official marketing page shared a post featuring five goat emojis, prompting online users to connect the cryptic message with SB19. The post comes after the DOT announced that it would name two P-pop groups as tourism ambassadors, with BINI revealed […] The post ‘Who’s the goat?’: DOT’s emoji post gets A’TIN talking as SB19 tourism ambassador rumors swirl appeared first on Interaksyon .
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 July 2026) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the repair of the road at Purok 39, Sitio Marahan, Marilog Proper, which suffered a road slip evening of Friday last week. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon inspecting the damage at Sitio Marahan, Marilog, Davao City. Photo courtesy of DPWH This was revealed by Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon during interview with reporters as he inspected the affected area Thursday morning. The interview was posted on the government-controlled Radyo Pilipinas’ Facebook page. Dizon said the agency is moving for