Manila Bulletin
Marcos vows more help for struggling Filipinos
President Marcos has vowed to sustain government action on hunger and health concerns raised by young Filipinos after his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying the administration would do what it could to address the problems brought to his...
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Marcos: Nearly ₱19 B allotted for TESDA scholarships
President Marcos said the government has allotted nearly ₱19 billion for Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholarship programs this year, which he described as the largest budget in the agency’s history. Speaking during the...
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Fresh graduates struggle as June unemployment rises to 2.59 million
Many fresh graduates struggled to find jobs in June as the country’s unemployment rate worsened from both a month and a year ago, with the labor market unable to absorb a surge in new entrants despite continued job creation. The Philippine...
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Inflation eases to 6.2% in July
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday, Aug. 5, that headline inflation slowed for a third straight month to 6.2 percent in July from 6.4 percent in June, while core inflation— which excludes selected volatile food and energy...
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Meralco bills to rise as ERC allows ₱8.7-B cost recovery
Despite an ongoing refund that will be credited over six months, customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see a ₱0.0803-per-kilowatt-hour (kwh) increase in their monthly electricity bills. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) confirmed in a...
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VP Sara's camp denies spending ₱125-M in 11 days
PH-JAPAN RELATIONS – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes Japan Innovation Party Co-representative Fumitake Fujita (third from left) and party during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Monday, August 3, 2026. The visit was part of continuing...
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Meralco ordered to refund ₱9.5B to power customers
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) was ordered by energy regulators to refund ₱9.51 billion to its customer base after collecting unauthorized charges. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) directed the country’s largest power distributor to return an...
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Speaker Dy ensures transparent, responsive 2027 national budget
The House of Representatives vowed to scrutinize the ₱7.2 trillion proposed 2027 national budget to ensure that it is responsive, accountable, and focused on the needs of the Filipino people. Thus, said House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III over the...
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Higher excise, health taxes to offset ₱66-B revenue loss
Malacañang said the government is considering possible reforms in excise and health taxes to offset the ₱66 billion forgone revenues from President Marcos’ proposed tax relief package. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
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EPIRA amendments underway – Marcos
Two days after urging Congress to immediately amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), President Marcos said the government is now working closely with private companies on the proposed amendments to the law. On the tax amnesty President...
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What we know about PH’S first liquid-fueled rocket test in 2027
The Philippines is preparing to launch a liquidfueled sounding rocket from Cagayan in 2027, with the Philippine Space Agency (Philsa) describing the test as part of efforts to develop local expertise in rocket technology and lay the groundwork for a...
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Marcos: I am not the president of my family
President Marcos declared that his loyalty is to the Filipino people—not to his family or political allies—as he highlighted the administration's anti-corruption campaign which will lead to the filing of charges against government officials, including...
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New law to end sufferings of learners in remote areas
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12321, or the Last Mile and GIDA Schools Act, that institutionalizes government support for public basic education schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas and underserved...
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Quad ministers seek deeper ties with ASEAN
The Quad foreign ministers have pledged to deepen cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on maritime security, economic resilience, critical and emerging technologies, and humanitarian assistance as they sought to...
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US won’t abandon ASEAN – Rubio
The United States will continue to stand by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its primary platform for engagement in Southeast Asia, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that Washington is “100 percent” committed to the...
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Nafarrete is new AFP chief
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed the next Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete who vowed to defend “what is ours until the last drop of blood.” The...
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PBBM'S 5th SONA will be 'simple but dignified' —Palace
President Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be "simple but dignified," Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there will be no celebrity directors or A-list performers during the...
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4 Ph-registered vessels with 81 crew safely exit Strait of Hormuz — DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that four Philippine-registered vessels carrying 81 Filipino seafarers have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and exited the conflict area in the Persian Gulf, easing concerns over the safety of...
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Firms behind prolonged outages face stiffer fines
Power generation companies that drag out maintenance shutdowns or trigger unexpected outages will now face stiffer daily penalties, as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) finalized a new framework capping annual unplanned downtime.
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Marcos touts PH as next digital investment hub in Southeast Asia
President Marcos has pitched the Philippines as a leading destination for digital and technology investments in Southeast Asia as he capped what he described as his “most productive working visit” to Singapore. “We have showcased the Philippines as a...
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PH, Singapore agree to deepen ties in AI, trade, investments
President Marcos and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, artificial intelligence (AI), investments, healthcare, and social development as the two countries seek to expand economic ties and address emerging...
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Bea Alonzo’s lawyer, Mayor Binay confirm actress has married Vincent Co
After hours of speculation fueled by reports from several entertainment outlets citing sources unrelated to the couple, cryptic social media posts, and JUST MARRIED – In a photo released on the Instagram account of actress Bea Alonzo on July 16, 2026,...
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2027 budget focuses on high-impact projects
President Marcos ordered government agencies to only include in next year’s national budget projects that will directly benefit the public and can be implemented quickly. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto reiterated Marcos’ directive as the Cabinet...
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Marcos appoints Pujalte as new DOH secretary
President Marcos has appointed Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) Medical Center Chief Dr. Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. as the country's new Health secretary, replacing Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, who reportedly resigned to focus on his recovery following a...
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Arbitral award ‘final and binding’ – PH
Malacanang has affirmed that the 2016 ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal in favor of the Philippines remains "final and binding" with 14 countries reaffirming the binding nature of the landmark ruling and declaring that there is no legal basis for China's...
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‘Inday’ exits, leaves trail of destruction
Typhoon “Inday” has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, July 11, but the nation remains under siege as the storm continues to enhance habagat or southwest monsoon, bringing relentless rains that have claimed at least...
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New Mount Apo helmet orchid species now critically endangered
Anewly discovered species of helmet orchid found in the mossy forests of Mount Apo has been assessed as critically endangered after researchers documented only 10 mature individuals from a single known site, according to a newly published study. The...
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Palace rejects claims Marcos influenced Duterte impeachment as ‘lowest kind of argument'
Insinuating that President Marcos has influence over the impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte is the "lowest kind of argument," Malacañang said. The role of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the probe over the alleged death...
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PH, Japan close deal for 5 warships
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines has completed negotiations to acquire five decommissioned Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escort ships, with only administrative requirements left before the...
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VP Sara asks SC to stop impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Z. Duterte asked the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, July 7, to stop the ongoing trial of her impeachment case by the Senate sitting as Impeachment Court. In an urgent motion and manifestation on two separate pending SC petitions...
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PH Navy's newest landing dock launched in Indonesia
The Philippine Navy (PN) confirmed on Monday, July 6, that the first of its two new landing docks was already launched in Surabaya, Indonesia, bringing the service closer to adding another strategic sealift vessel to its growing fleet under the Armed...
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‘Hindi sila nahiya’: Marcos says flood control probe exposed culture of corruption
Nearly a year after challenging those behind anomalous flood control projects to "have some shame" during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last year, President Marcos said one thing has become painfully clear: Some of them simply did not. In a...
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Marcos secures Canadian investments, energy ties
Fresh Canadian investments and deeper cooperation in mining, critical minerals, and clean energy were secured by President Marcos during his official visit to Vancouver, as the Philippines pushes to position itself as a major player in the global...
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PH, Canada elevate ties to strategic partnership
The Philippines and Canada formally elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership on Friday, July 3 (Manila time), with the two countries signing a series of agreements covering energy, labor, tourism, and cultural cooperation. The...
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PH economic status rises to upper-middle-income
The Philippines achieved its longstanding goal of attaining uppermiddle-income-country (UMIC) status with a record-high gross national income (GNI) per capita in 2025, an upgrade described by President Marcos as a validation of the economic policies...
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PH, US eye closer ties
President Marcos has encouraged the new United States ambassador to the Philippines to bring the relations between the two countries even closer. Marcos expressed expectations of further deepening the Philippinesunited States relations when he formally...
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Show of force by INC
Amultitude of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members gathered at the People Power Monument in Quezon City on Tuesday, June 30, in a show of force to defend embattled Sen. Rodante Marcoleta after the Office of the Ombudsman announced it would file a plunder...
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No rift between PH, China despite officials' row—palace
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
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Senate eyes shorter VP impeachment trial
FIGHTING CORRUPTION – A protester dons a giant crocodile mask as he joins thousands on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the ‘White Ribbon March’ – a faith-led, anti-corruption rally – at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City. The event brought...
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Marcos orders stronger safety measures to protect students
President Marcos has directed government agencies to strengthen measures aimed at protecting students following a series of violent incidents and accidents involving young Filipinos in recent weeks. In a vlog uploaded to his official social media...
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LESS FLOODING EXPECTED
— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (right) inspects the newly rehabilitated G. Araneta Avenue drainage system in Quezon City with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon (left) and other officials on Friday, June 26, 2026....
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Cops thwart planned school attack in Leyte
Authorities foiled what they described as a supposed copycat of the mass shooting in a Tacloban City high school after police tracked down a 14-yearold female high school student who has been openly making threats on social media against her school in...
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Filipinos unsinkable
The country’s hosting of the inaugural Bingoplus Philippine ADT Open held at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac City not only ushered in a new era in Philippine golf, but also provided a valuable platform for local talents aiming to make their...
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Tacloban school shooting planned
The two juvenile suspects planned the gun attack at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City more than a month before the opening of classes, a police official revealed amid the ongoing investigation to determine the motive behind the rare...
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3 dead, 7 wounded in Tacloban school shooting
Malacañang ordered a thorough investigation into the school shooting incident in Tacloban City on Monday, June 22, which killed three students and wounded seven others. Police Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, director of the Police Regional Office- 8, said...
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FL, sons issue 'executive order' directing PBBM to rest on Father's Day
On Father's Day, President Marcos received an "executive order" from his family, instructing him to rest, not hold stressful meetings, and enjoy a sweet treat. First Lady Liza Marcos and their sons Sandro, Simon, and Vincent gave the President a...
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Recto seeks raise in benefits for paying Philhealth members
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced Saturday, June 20, that it has completed a six-day maritime exercise with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States forces in the EWest Philippine Sea (WPS) this week amid the presence of...
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Putin frees 24 jailed Filipinos
President Marcos said Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the release of 24 Filipinos who have been detained in the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia for the past nine months over immigration issues. The 24 freed Filipinos have been scheduled...
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Marcos, Putin eye broader cooperation in energy, food security, trade
President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to explore new opportunities for cooperation in food security, energy, trade, and investment, with both leaders noting significant untapped potential in Philippine-russia relations...
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Gatchalian sworn in as Senate President; Cayetano concedes
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was sworn in as Senate President on Wednesday, June 17, after 13 senators finally elected him as the chief of the Upper Chamber during the Special Session called for by President Marcos. Completing the 13 votes needed for...
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Full attendance in Senate special session sought; SC asked to nullify June 3 actions
Acting Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian called on all senators to attend the one-day special session scheduled on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. President Marcos had called Congress to convene and act on priority...
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PAGASA urges early preparation amid looming El Niño impacts
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is calling on the public and government agencies to prepare early due to the expected impacts of El Niño in the coming months. PAGASA...
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Infra damage at ₱1B; death toll climbs to 61
Responders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intensified efforts to reach isolated communities in Sarangani and Davao Occidental as the death toll from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim,...
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All isolated barangays in Davao Occidental, Sarangani receive aid
DAVAO CITY – Amid challenges to access in earthquake-hit areas, all isolated barangays in the provinces of Davao Occidental and Sarangani have already received relief aid, according to government agencies. In the first few days after the magnitude-7.8...
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VP Sara rejects call for people power to oust PBBM
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte rejected calls for a people power to remove President Marcos. In an interview with Davao reporters on Friday, June 12, Duterte responded to appeals from retired military officers and various groups for her to...
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31 still missing; Mindanao quake death toll rises to 47
Authorities are focusing on the search, rescue and verification of 31 people who are still on the missing list after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake triggered landslides and structure collapse in Sarangani and nearby areas in Mindanao on Monday, June 8. On...
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Sarangani quake death toll hits 45
National and local response clusters mobilized thousands of personnel, aircraft, and sea vessels to intensify search, rescue, and retrieval (SRR) operations and relief distribution in Mindanao following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim,...
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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Sarangani
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said it was verifying reports that at least 19 people died due to a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani on Monday morning, June 8. As of 3:30 p.m., the OCD said 16 fatalities were recorded in...
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Controlled AI use OK'D as classes open in public schools
The Department of Education (Deped) will roll out reform programs, including the controlled use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and a strong support system for teachers as an estimated 28 million students are expected to troop back to their re
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Philippines, US reaffirm economic, security ties
The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, maritime collaboration, and regional security following a meeting between their top diplomats. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P....
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Inflation slows to 6.8% in May
The inflation rate in May eased slightly to 6.8 percent from the more-than-three-year high of 7.2 percent recorded in April, although it remained well above the government’s two- to fourpercent target range for manageable annual price increases. Last...
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Senate splits into two
Despite the current leadership dispute in the Senate, Malacañang said it will recognize the leadership of Senate President pro tempore Sherwin Gatchalian. Whatever message Gatchalian relays to Malacañang will be the version it will acknowledge, Palace...
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Senate breaks 2-day session deadlock
After two straight days of cancelled plenary sessions that plunged the Senate into uncertainty, the chamber finally resumed proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, following the unexpected arrival of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero. For much of the...
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Marcos to Deped: Ensure safe, secure learning
While President Marcos said the Department of Education (Deped) “knows perfectly well what to do” in the opening of classes, he instructed them to ensure that learning for students will be uninterrupted. “We no longer need to teach them [Deped and its...
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PH, Vietnam sign 4 agreements
The Philippines and Vietnam signed four agreements covering defense, digital transformation, tourism, and education. The four agreements were signed during the meeting between President Marcos and Vietnamese President To Lam at Malacañan on Monday,...
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ASEAN concludes negotiations for landmark digital economy pact
Economic officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have concluded negotiations for the bloc’s first region-wide digital economy agreement, marking what regional leaders described as a major milestone toward a more integrated and...
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More Cabinet shake-ups loom
BETWEEN ROUNDS – Firefighters take a breather and refresh themselves as they battle a midday fire that rampaged through a residential area in Gasangan, Baseco Port Area in Manila on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The blaze reached the third alarm. Story on...
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Sandigan orders arrest of Jinggoy, Bonoan over flood control scandal
The Sandiganbayan has issued a warrant of arrest against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan in connection with alleged irregularities involving flood control projects. The...
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Japanese firms commit ₱210 B in investments
The Philippines secured ₱210 billion in investment commitments from Japanese corporations that met with President Marcos during his state visit to Tokyo. Malacañang disclosed that the high-level roundtable meeting with top Japanese business executives...
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Marcos, FL meet Japan’s Emperor, Empress
President Marcos began his first state visit in Japan on Wednesday, May 27, by meeting Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. A welcome ceremony for Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-marcos was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Also in...
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Marcos eyes stronger Ph-japan cooperation
President Marcos departed for his first state visit to Japan on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, stressing that the trip to Tokyo is an “essential” undertaking to advance the Philippines’ multifaceted cooperation with Japan amid increasingly challenging...
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Tolentino named acting DOLE chief
President Marcos has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Malacañang announced on Monday, May 25. During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
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NMC: Development efforts in Pag-asa, Lawak Islands are legitimate
Tefforts on Pag-asa and dawak Islands in the West Philippine Sea are "legitimate exercises" intended to improve the welfare and livelihood of Filipinos in the area, the pational Maritime Council (PMC) said. The council made the statement, echoing...
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ICC rejects Duterte release
TROOP MORALE BOOSTER – Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. (left) is welcomed by AFP Western Command (WESCOM) Commander Vice Admiral Alan M. Javier to Pag-asa Island in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in...
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PNP mobilizes tracker teams for Bato’s arrest
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, May 22, it has mobilized tracker teams to locate Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered law enforcers to serve an arrest warrant tied to the International Criminal...
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