OVP spox says she cut professional ties with Atong Ang after 2009
Ruth Castelo, spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President, refutes business ties with Atong Ang since 2009, following her previous role as his lawyer.
Ruth Castelo, spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President, refutes business ties with Atong Ang since 2009, following her previous role as his lawyer.
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos is on a working visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to meet with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), focusing on their welfare and skipping the US trip with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The visit includes initiatives to aid distressed women and children OFWs, from July 17-20, 2025.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has lowered the Alert Level in Iran due to positive security developments, shifting from voluntary repatriation to a restriction phase, encouraging vigilance among Filipinos in the region. The department remains committed to monitoring the situation and providing necessary assistance.
Malacañang refutes claims linking First Lady Marie Louise Araneta-Marcos to Paolo Tantoco’s death, citing a forged police report. The Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles confirms the report’s alteration, deviating from Beverly Hills Police Department standard language and protocol. The Manila Times seeks comment from columnist Rigoberto Tiglao.
Journalist Emil Sumangil returns to broadcasting after a short absence following his exclusive report on the missing sabungeros in the Philippines, dispelling safety concerns and reassuring viewers of his well-being. The case remains under investigation, highlighting the risks and dedication within investigative journalism.
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.