Street vendor gets SoNA ‘scoop of relief’
‘For him, like many others in the informal economy, the focus is survival: earning enough to feed his family and send his children to school.’
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Marcos Jr. forgoes pressing issues, but PCCI understands
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it understands why President Marcos Jr. left out issues like online gambling, Duterte’s ICC case, and…
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Marcos vows to reject misaligned 2026 spending bill
President Marcos warns he will veto the 2026 budget if it strays from national priorities, citing corruption in flood control projects and calling for…
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Zubiri: SONA caught lacking on wage hike, online gambling
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri expresses disappointment over the lack of mention of minimum wage hikes and online gambling issues in President Marcos' 2025 SONA,…
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‘Benteng Bigas Meron Na’ to go nationwide: Marcos
President Marcos reaffirms commitment to P20-per-kilo rice through the nationwide rollout of the 'Benteng Bigas Meron Na' program, supported by P113B in…
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Marcos touts 'improved' PhilHealth benefits
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces expanded PhilHealth benefits during his fourth SONA, including full coverage for dialysis, kidney transplants, heart…
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Heart Evangelista, Pia Wurtzbach define modern Filipina elegance at SONA
Heart Evangelista and Pia Wurtzbach turned heads at SONA 2025 with their stunning Filipiniana looks, blending modern elegance with national pride.
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MMDA deploys over 1,300 personnel for SONA 2025 operations
The MMDA is deploying 1,329 personnel to manage traffic and emergencies for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address on…
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VP Sara Duterte: I’d rather read the transcript than watch the SONA
Vice President Sara Duterte said she will not watch President Marcos' 2025 SONA, claiming it will be filled with "lies or flattery." Speaking in South Korea,…
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Marcos halts SONA prep, orders gov’t to focus on flood response
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a halt to all SONA-related preparations after expressing dismay over reports of tarpaulins being put up amid widespread…
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Batasan nearly all set for Marcos' fourth SONA
Preparations are nearly complete at the House of Representatives for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28.…
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SONA to proceed as planned — House spox
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Gov’t finalizes SONA 2025 security plans
Security preparations for President Marcos Jr.'s SONA 2025 are complete, with government agencies conducting simulations and emphasizing coordination and…
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PNP to deploy 12K cops for Marcos' 4th SONA, activates ‘Manila Shield’
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to deploy approximately 12,000 personnel to ensure security during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of…
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