Philippines

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0800

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) began with a somber admission that Filipinos are currently "disappointed" with government services, then ended with fiery promises to go after those behind failed flood control projects.

Credit to Author: Christine Boton| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Two tropical cyclones outside the Philippine area of responsibility continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing moderate to heavy rains over parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Credit to Author: Rhodina Villanueva| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The number of reported deaths due to the combined impact of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante and Emong has risen to 31, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Pia Lee Brago| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Philippines has gained more allies in upholding its interests and now enjoys higher esteem in the international community, President Marcos said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos has designated Justice Mariflor Punzalan-Castillo as officer-in-charge of the Office of the Ombudsman following the retirement of Samuel Martires on Sunday.

Credit to Author: Neil Jayson Servallos| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

The Senate will hold an all-member caucus today to discuss legislative matters as well as the Supreme Court decision to strike down the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, Senate President Francis Escudero announced yesterday.

Credit to Author: Marc Jayson Cayabyab| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Citing political alignment, solidarity and personal reasons, Sen. Imee Marcos, along with Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Bong Go and Robin Padilla, dubbed the “Duterte boys,” skipped President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address yesterday.

Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

President Marcos yesterday vowed that those responsible for the missing cockfighting enthusiasts or sabungeros will be hunted down and punished even if they may be rich, influential or hold government positions.

Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Patients of hospitals managed by the Department of Health need not spend a single centavo for basic accommodation as part of the government’s efforts to enhance its health programs, President Marcos said yesterday.

Credit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has been named anew as speaker of the House of Representatives after gaining the support of 269 of 315 lawmakers.