Day: July 28, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the critical role that new technologies play in early disaster forecasting during his fourth State of the Nation Address. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the use of advanced technologies such as doppler radar, broadband seismic stations, and landslide sensor systems by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). These technologies are integral to the country’s efforts in monitoring hazard threats, particularly in the context of climate change. The President noted the impact of four cyclones that affected the Philippines

Manila: Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to realign national priorities with the everyday needs of Filipinos, vowing to champion budget reforms, an open bicam, and targeted investments in agriculture, health, and job creation. ‘The President’s message was clear: make government work better for the people. As Speaker, I am committed to making sure every centavo must go where it’s needed most,’ Romualdez said. According to Philippines News Agency, the Speaker stated that the House leadership is prepared to act decisively on long-needed structural changes to the national budget process.

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his gratitude towards several Arab states for granting clemency to Filipinos who were convicted of offenses in their host countries. During his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA), the President highlighted that more than 600 Filipinos have been pardoned by countries including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts in securing these pardons, noting that sustained cooperation over three years resulted in clemency for Filipinos convicted of various legal violations abroad. He acknowledged the significant role played by these

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to compile a list of flood control projects undertaken since he assumed office in 2022. According to Philippines News Agency, the directive came during Marcos’ fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives. The President expressed concerns after inspecting areas affected by recent weather disturbances, noting that several projects were substandard or had collapsed. Marcos highlighted the issues observed during his inspection of the aftermath of typhoon Crising, Dante, Emong, and the southwest monsoon. He criticized the quality of some

Quezon city: In the same hall where he once declared ‘the state of the nation is sound,’ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned to Congress to mark the halfway point of his presidency. This time, he delivered a firmer call to action. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos used his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to lay out a comprehensive agenda focusing on jobs, food, education, healthcare, infrastructure, governance, and security. His speech, lasting one hour and 10 minutes, confronted public frustrations with government inefficiencies while highlighting economic progress. Marcos noted improvements in the economy, citing increased business