The House Quad Committee reports on President Marcos’ anti-drug campaign from 2022 to 2024, revealing P49.82 billion in drug seizures and at least 800 drug-related deaths. The campaign aims to tackle the illegal drug problem while minimizing casualties.
The Senate has upheld a substantial reduction in the 2025 budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP). This decision, aligning with the House of Representatives, reduces the budget by P1.3 billion to P733 million. House Committee Chairman Zaldy Co supports the move, emphasizing fiscal transparency and efficient management. The decision reflects a unified legislative approach to enhancing government accountability amidst economic challenges.
The Philippines assures continued cooperation with the incoming Trump administration, focusing on defense, trade, and education. Malacañang emphasizes shared history and peace.
Senator Angara supports the Department of Education’s promise to maintain transparency and accountability in its procurement and bidding processes, while addressing public concerns and ensuring compliance with regulations.
The Commission on Audit (COA) reports deficiencies in receipts submitted by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for P125 million in secret funds. COA flags over P73 million for unexplained expenditures. Lawmakers call for stricter fund management.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed 15 significant laws during the congressional recess, targeting reforms in agriculture, education, defense, and the judiciary. These legislative actions reflect a proactive approach to national issues, aiming to drive growth and stability across various sectors.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. chooses not to respond to Vice President Sara Duterte’s controversial statement about exhuming his father’s remains. The tension highlights complex political dynamics in the Philippines.
The Senate inquiry on Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war reignites debates over human rights abuses, accountability, and the campaign’s impact on Filipino families.
The Philippine government’s debt has surged to an unprecedented ₱15.89 trillion by the end of September, marking a significant increase due to new borrowings aimed at addressing the budget deficit.
The Makabayan bloc has urged the Senate to share documents with the ICC regarding former President Rodrigo Duterte’s comments on the drug war, which involved encouraging police to provoke suspects.