July 2, 2025

Manila: The government has commenced the distribution of PHP20 per kilogram rice in public markets across the nation, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s launch of the ‘Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!’ initiative in Bacoor, Cavite, as announced by Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated in a press briefing that the program’s expansion aligns with the President’s directive to broaden the scope of the administration’s PHP20 rice initiative. The President emphasized the government’s objective to ensure that every Filipino family has sufficient food. Castro highlighted that the initiative is now in a broader rollout phase,

Isabela: The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has confiscated unregistered cooking oil worth PHP1.3 million and arrested two Indian nationals in Isabela province. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG director Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz stated that the two foreigners – a woman identified as ‘Kulvinder’, 47, and her son ‘Kamaljot,’ 22 – were arrested in a buy-bust operation. This operation also led to the confiscation of 273 containers of cooking oil in Barangay Patul in Santiago City on June 26. Authorities discovered that the cooking oil was not registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and that the

Manila: Filipinos will not be intimidated from speaking out in defense of the country’s sovereign rights, Malaca±ang said Wednesday, following reports that China has imposed sanctions on former senator Francis Tolentino over his remarks on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that every Filipino who is pro-Philippines cannot be silenced or stopped from defending the nation’s national and maritime rights. Castro highlighted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s steadfast commitment to maintaining the country’s territorial integrity, quoting him as saying, “We will not yield even an inch of our territory to

Manila: Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV will serve as officer-in-charge of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) following the appointment of former Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno as the new Bureau of Customs (BOC) chief. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made the announcement Wednesday in a press briefing in Malaca±ang. According to Philippines News Agency, Alejandro also serves as OCD’s deputy administrator for administration. OCD is tasked with administering a comprehensive national civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management program. It functions as the executive arm and secretariat of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Nepomuceno recently took

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed an extensive investigation into the disappearance of ‘sabungeros’ (cockfight aficionados) to ensure those responsible for the alleged abduction and killing are held accountable, as confirmed by Malaca±ang on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro relayed that the President emphasized the need for a deep investigation to identify those involved and ensure accountability. This directive comes amidst recent developments in the ongoing case. Castro highlighted the role of the Department of Justice in verifying the testimonies and evidence provided by witnesses. She stressed the importance of corroborating witness