Day: December 9, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has acknowledged that public service is a ‘thankless job’ but worthwhile when it results in meaningful improvements in people’s lives. In a teaser for the sixth episode of his podcast, Marcos reflected on the real purpose of serving the Filipino people, saying the true reward in politics is changing lives for good. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos emphasized that entering politics should be driven by the desire to serve. He advised aspiring politicians to pursue a political career for the right reasons, highlighting the fulfillment that comes from seeing national progress as an

Manila: The latest Ulat ng Bayan survey conducted by Pulse Asia reveals that a significant majority of Filipino adults favor the continuation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), an anti-poverty initiative managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). According to Philippines News Agency, the survey conducted from September 27 to 30 indicates that 85 percent of Filipinos believe the 4Ps program should persist under government management. The survey involved 1,200 respondents, divided equally among the four major geographical areas: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the National Capital Region, with 300 respondents each. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene

Manila: Sen. Erwin Tulfo has put forward a proposal advocating for lifetime validity of identification cards for individuals with permanent disabilities, describing it as a ‘common-sense reform.’ This initiative aims to alleviate the recurring burdens faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their caregivers due to the frequent renewal and re-evaluation processes currently in place. According to Philippines News Agency, Tulfo emphasized during a Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development hearing that permanent disabilities, such as congenital limb loss, paralysis, blindness, deafness, muteness, Down syndrome, and autism, do not heal or improve, making repeated document submissions unnecessary.

Manila: The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is preparing to release guidelines for the implementation of salary and subsistence allowance adjustments for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). This move comes as the DBM applauds President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to raise the MUP’s base pay and subsistence allowance. According to Philippines News Agency, DBM Acting Secretary Rolando Toledo expressed gratitude towards President Marcos, acknowledging his efforts to enhance the welfare of military and uniformed personnel. “We commend President Bongbong Marcos for approving the increase in salary and subsistence allowance for our military and uniformed personnel, who dedicate their

Davao de oro: The Christmas spirit brightened the Davao de Oro Provincial Capitol on Monday night as the provincial government lit its first giant Christmas tree, symbolizing unity and strengthened community partnerships for better governance. According to Philippines News Agency, Gov. Raul Mabanglo, in a news release on Tuesday, emphasized that the tree symbolizes joy and togetherness, particularly for the children of the province. “This symbolizes hope for our families, the youth, and the entire province. Especially to our children-the hope in your eyes is our inspiration to better serve the province,” he said. He added that the event demonstrates