Day: April 14, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday denounced what he described as a growing culture of aggression and violence on Philippine roads as he addressed the mounting viral road rage incidents that have resulted in physical confrontations-and in some cases, death. ‘Ang tatapang na nating lahat, siga na ang lahat (We are all brave, we are all fired up),’ Marcos said in his latest vlog. ‘Ano na ba ang kultura na ito na pagiging siga sa daan? Saan ba natin nakuha ito? (What is this culture of being all fired up on the road? Where did we get it?).’

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. condemned the actions of a Russian vlogger who was recently arrested for harassing and insulting Filipinos for content, saying the country must stand firm against such behavior and not tolerate abuse disguised as entertainment. According to Philippines News Agency, in his latest vlog shared on social media Monday, Marcos lamented how some foreign vloggers come to the Philippines to provoke, mock, and demean Filipinos for online attention. ‘Biro man ito o hindi, sino namang Pilipino ang hindi kukulo ang dugo sa napapanood natin (Whether this is a joke or not, what Filipino wouldn’t have

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is looking to expand its ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen program which provides feeding and food credits to poverty-stricken Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, the move comes after a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed 52 percent of the respondents consider their families poor, slightly higher from 50 percent in January and 51 percent in February. Hunger incidence also rose, according to a prior survey. In a press briefing in Malaca±ang on Monday, DSWD Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Irene Dumlao acknowledged the complex nature of hunger and poverty, and the agency is

Malaca±ang: Malaca±ang on Monday reaffirmed the Marcos administration’s commitment to improving food accessibility and affordability, as it welcomed the latest expansion of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Program, which may reach 1,500 stores nationwide by 2028. According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro highlighted the significance of the recent agreement between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), which will scale up the presence of Kadiwa stores across the country. Under the agreement, the DA will ensure the availability of safe and quality agricultural products while PHLPost will

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will spend the Holy Week with his family, but will continue to monitor national developments and has directed key agencies to ensure safe and convenient travel for the public during the holiday period. According to Philippines News Agency, in a Palace press briefing on Monday, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro revealed that Marcos will continue to work in Malaca±ang until midweek. Castro stated, “He will spend his time with his family.” She mentioned that the Chief Executive will remain engaged with official functions and hold meetings in the Palace