Day: December 17, 2025

Manila: Congress still has enough time to deliberate on the proposed 2026 national budget and pass it on time, Malacañang said Wednesday. This statement aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s stance against a reenacted budget, as conveyed by Palace Press Officer Clarie Castro. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the President’s preference for avoiding a reenacted budget, stating, “Ang nais po talaga ng Pangulo ay hindi magkaroon ng reenacted budget. At hindi pa naman po natatapos ang Disyembre. December 17 pa lang po at sa tingin po ng Pangulo ay may sapat pang panahon para aralin ito (What

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) to remain vigilant against possible terror threats, as he rejected foreign media’s ‘misleading’ characterization of the Philippines as an ‘ISIS training hotspot,’ Malaca±ang said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro reminded the foreign media to be ‘discerning and responsible’ in their reporting, particularly in how they depict the Philippines, stressing that branding the country as a terror hub could harm its integrity and image. ‘Of course, the President strongly rejects the sweeping statement and the misleading characterization of the Philippines as the ISIS