Lawmakers are determined to approve the 2025 national budget on schedule despite challenges from Typhoon Kristine, highlighting their commitment to fiscal responsibility and national stability.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared October 15 as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day to raise awareness and provide support to affected families. The declaration through Proclamation No. 700 aims to foster understanding and empathy, offering a platform for grieving families to remember lost pregnancies and infants.
The Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order against Comelec’s resolution barring dismissed officials from running for office. This decision allows affected individuals to file for candidacy while their appeals are pending, highlighting the ongoing debate over electoral integrity and individual rights.
The DOJ in the Philippines is reviewing potential legal actions following Vice President Sara Duterte’s controversial remarks about exhuming former President Marcos. Her statements have ignited national debate, and the DOJ aims to assess any legal breaches and diplomatic impacts.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will join global leaders in Jakarta for the inauguration of Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto. This visit highlights the importance of Philippines-Indonesia relations in fostering regional cooperation and stability.
Vice President Sara Duterte criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., intensifying their feud. Her comments highlight tensions after their political alliance fell apart, raising questions about future political dynamics in the Philippines.
: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada files a resolution to honor 16-year-old Tachiana Kezhia Mangin for winning the Philippines’ first gold medal in 28 years at the World Taekwondo Junior Championships. Mangin’s achievement is a significant milestone in Philippine sports, inspiring future generations of athletes.
President Marcos urges Philippine Congress to pass a bill for mining fiscal reform, aiming to streamline taxes and boost responsible mining amid global green energy shifts.
The Philippines has launched the Kamandag joint naval exercises with allied nations, including the US, Japan, and South Korea, to enhance regional crisis response capabilities and strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific.
President Marcos signed laws to establish new trial courts in Quezon province and Muntinlupa City. The move is aimed at improving judicial efficiency and reducing case backlogs.