Day: July 15, 2025

Manila: Public trust in the House of Representatives has climbed to its highest level in recent memory, marking a strong finish under the leadership of reelected Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the recently concluded 19th Congress. According to Philippines News Agency, the latest national survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) shows trust in the House grew dramatically over just three months. From 34 percent in April 2025, the House’s ‘much trust’ rating jumped to 49 percent in May and reached 57 percent by June. Romualdez’s own trust rating followed the same upward trajectory,

Manila: The Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) has confiscated over PHP9.7 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 16 drug personalities from July 7 to 13. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEG acting chief Brig. Gen. Edwin Quilates reported that the 12 operations conducted during this period resulted in the seizure of 705.5 grams of shabu and 3,275 grams of kush, a high-grade marijuana, with a total value of PHP9.71 million. The operations led to the arrest of 10 high-value individuals and four street-level drug suspects. Brig. Gen. Quilates highlighted that these arrests are anticipated to significantly impact local

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a proposed PHP6.793-trillion budget for the year 2026, as announced by Malaca±ang. The budget is designed to prioritize economic growth alongside improving the quality of life for Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, the approval came during a Cabinet meeting held in Malaca±ang, where Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the President underscored the need for the 2026 budget to align with his administration’s goals. These goals focus on fostering a more progressive and inclusive Philippines that ensures the welfare of all citizens and future generations. Castro highlighted President Marcos’ emphasis

Jeddah: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is urgently working to repatriate the Filipino crew members of the Greek-managed, Liberia-flagged bulk carrier MV Eternity C, attacked by Houthi forces on July 7 off the coast of Yemen. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed that the eight Filipino seafarers have disembarked at Jizan Port and are now under the care of the Migrant Workers Office-Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (MWO-OWWA) in Saudi Arabia. This operation is part of the One-Country Team led by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)-Jeddah Philippine Consulate General (PCG). Cacdac stated, “These

Manila: The 2016 arbitral ruling in the South China Sea remains “legally binding and a cornerstone of international maritime law,” Malaca±ang stated on Tuesday, as China continues to disregard the Philippines’ historic victory in its territorial dispute with Beijing. “Isang tagumpay po na mapaalam sa buong mundo kung ano ang ipinaglalaban natin at kung ano ang para sa Pilipinas at para sa taumbayan (It is a victory to let the whole world know what we are fighting for and what is for the Philippines and for the people),” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro declared during a press briefing. According to