Day: July 28, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered a practical report, addressing the most urgent issues affecting ordinary Filipino families — food affordability, access to water and electricity, basic healthcare, job creation, and local infrastructure, according to an economist. Economist and former Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda said the President, in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, acknowledged the disparity between official growth figures and the public’s actual experience in their daily lives. According to Philippines News Agency, the President reiterated the goal of PHP20 per kilo of rice, supporting this with existing pilot programs and

Manila: The ‘Love Bus’, a government-operated public utility bus service, is set to make a comeback on the streets of the Philippines, starting with free rides in Davao and Cebu. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. shared this development during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), outlining plans for the service’s expansion to Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao in the future. According to Philippines News Agency, the new Love Bus service, initially tested by Malaca±ang workers in March, will feature electric buses with the nostalgic Love Bus design. Originally launched in the 1970s under the leadership of then-Metro Manila

Surigao city: Around PHP2.5 million worth of illegal drugs and 25 loose firearms were seized during the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO) conducted by the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) from July 21 to 27. In a report Monday, PRO-13 Director Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano highlighted the successful confiscation of 370.9 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu and 2.6 grams of marijuana during the weeklong operations. According to Philippines News Agency, the largest drug seizure occurred on July 22 in Barangay Taft, Surigao City, where authorities confiscated 150 grams of shabu valued at PHP1 million. A total of

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on government agencies to continue their efforts in providing employment opportunities for Filipinos. During his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA), he specifically urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to assist the public, especially college students, in preparing for employment. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized the importance of collaboration among government bodies, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Tourism (DOT), to address the issue of unemployment. He highlighted that these agencies

Manila: A new era begins for the fabled Purefoods franchise as LA Tenorio takes over the coaching job for the club currently known as Magnolia. San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua confirmed on Monday night that the now former Ginebra guard is replacing Chito Victolero as head coach. According to Philippines News Agency, the transition was planned a month ago, with discussions about Tenorio coaching the Hotshots beginning after he led Gilas Pilipinas to victory in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando City, Pampanga. Chua expressed confidence in