A Senate bill in the Philippines seeks to establish public veterinary clinics in every local government unit to combat rising rabies cases. The proposed legislation, introduced by Senator Grace Poe, aims to provide free rabies vaccinations and veterinary services, with oversight from the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has disbanded the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Military and Police Affairs to optimize government efficiency. Responsibilities will be transferred to other agencies as part of a broader reorganization effort.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has raised concerns over families selling babies online due to poverty. CHR is actively monitoring this alarming trend.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a proposed P6.793 trillion budget for 2026 on July 15, 2025, focusing on education quality, healthcare, and workforce development. This budget marks a 7.4% increase from the previous year, accounting for 22% of the GDP.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a proposed P6.793 trillion budget for 2026 on July 15, 2025, focusing on education quality, healthcare, and workforce development.
The Philippine Coast Guard’s recovery of sacks from Taal Lake initiated rumors of a link to missing sabungeros. Local residents, however, assert these sacks are common fish cage anchors, urging against premature conclusions that may affect their livelihoods.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla suggested a possible link between the culprits of drug war killings and the disappearances related to e-sabong. Authorities are examining the connections amid ongoing investigations into both issues.
Former Makati Mayor Abby Binay-Campos responds to her sister, incumbent Mayor Nancy Binay, over the publicized controversy surrounding a ₱9 billion subway project settlement, alleging that facts were misrepresented to undermine her legacy.
Whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan will file a complaint against police officers allegedly linked to the disappearance of over 30 cockfighting enthusiasts from 2021 to 2022, highlighting serious misconduct and intensifying calls for justice.
A whistleblower in the missing sabungeros case has called for businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and PCSO Chairman Felix Reyes to take lie detector tests. Recent discoveries in Taal Lake may support allegations of the disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts. The case continues to unfold with further investigations underway.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed a bill that sought to change the status of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines to the National Polytechnic University. The veto cited constitutional concerns and budget implications, impacting ongoing educational reforms. Stakeholders call for reconsideration of the decision.