The Philippines braces for fuel disruptions as Marcos orders a national energy emergency and activates subsidies and conservation measures.
Marcos keeps trust in DPWH chief Bonoan amid flood control project mess
MANILA, Philippines โ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to back Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan despite mounting calls for his resignation over alleged ghost and overpriced flood control projects nationwide. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro on Wednesday,…
2 Mindanao provinces among Philippinesโ most flood-prone areas
Maguindanao and North Cotabato have been named among the 10 most flood-prone provinces in the country, according to data presented by Malacaรฑang on Monday, August 11. The disclosure came as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rolled out sumbongsapangulo.ph, a public website…
Only 87 DOH-run hospitals implement zero-balance billing โ Health department
Despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA claim that Filipinos can now enjoy โzero-balance billingโ in public hospitals, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified that only 87 government-run hospitals currently offer the policy. In a GMA News report on Sunday, July…
Bangsamoro biz leaders welcome $400-M ADB grant for coastal, economic development
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Business leaders in the Bangsamoro region welcomed the Asian Development Bankโs (ADB) commitment of a $400-million grant to support economic programs and protect marine resources in Mindanao. Ronald Hallid Dimacisil Torres, chair of the Bangsamoro Business…
Bangsamoro lawmakers urge Marcos: Keep Lagdameo as Special Assistant
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ A bloc of lawmakers in the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to retain Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., citing his key role in supporting peace initiatives in Mindanao.…
Macacua retains key BARMM ministers to sustain peace, devโt momentum
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ In a move signaling continuity and stability, Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua has retained three key ministers tasked with overseeing vital sectors that align with the regionโs peacebuilding and development goals. Macacua, who assumed leadership of…
Sovereignty on Trial: The Marcos Governmentโs Double Game with The Hague and Timor-Leste
The arrest and immediate transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague last month marked a historic momentโnot just for the Philippines but for the international communityโs evolving reckoning with impunity. But beneath the dramatic headlines lie a…
Over 1,000 Surrendered Firearms Presented to Marcos in Support of Mindanao Peace Efforts
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte โ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, April 11, inspected over a thousand high-powered firearms turned over by civilians and former combatants as part of a regional disarmament initiative aligned with the governmentโs peace-building…
Macacua Officially Takes Oath as New Bangsamoro Chief Minister, Vows Inclusive Leadership
COTABATO CITY โ A new chapter in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) unfolded on Thursday, March 27, as Abdulraof Abdul Macacua officially took the helm as the regionโs chief minister in a ceremony attended by representatives from…
Rodrigo Duterteโs Downfall Marks a Dramatic Turn in Philippine Politics
Rodrigo Duterteโonce a firebrand leader who vowed to rid the Philippines of crime through a brutal anti-drug warโfound himself outmaneuvered in politics and in custody. The former president was met by Philippine authorities as he landed in Manila from Hong…
No Arrest Warrant for DuterteโBut Speculations Run High
No official arrest warrant has been issued against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as of March 11, Tuesday. However, persistent rumors have fueled public speculation, especially following Duterte’s recent visit to Hong Kong on…
