PH Politics

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to honor the legacy of their departed loved ones and saints by embodying their virtues and continuing their good deeds. In a nationwide address, Marcos emphasized the importance of remembering the deceased through actions reflecting their positive contributions to society, encouraging citizens to uphold these values in daily life. This aligns with traditional Philippine practices during All Saints’ Day, highlighting the cultural and spiritual significance of remembering and celebrating the deceased.

The SWS survey published in October 2025 reports that 50% of Filipino families consider themselves poor, translating to 14.2 million families. The survey also highlights concerns about food poverty, with 41% of families identifying as food-poor, while categories such as borderline, always, usually, and newly poor are examined.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to lower construction costs for infrastructure projects, including classrooms, hospitals, and farm-to-market roads, to curb corruption and improve resource management. The initiative aims for cost reductions by 2026 while ensuring quality and efficiency in public spending.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirmed that three air assets belonging to former lawmaker Zaldy Co have left the country. Two helicopters are now in Malaysia, while a Gulfstream aircraft has been stationed in Singapore. The CAAP continues to monitor these movements in compliance with aviation laws.

Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson announced the diversion of P50 billion from unprogrammed appropriations to the Department of Public Works and Highways for the 2024 budget, with P30 billion earmarked for flood control projects.