The Social Weather Stations (SWS) has released the results of its December 2024 national survey, sponsored by Stratbase Consultancy, which gauged public trust in Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte. Conducted from December 12 to 18, the survey highlights trends in public confidence toward both figures. Among the 98% of respondents who were aware of […]

A national survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) found that 90% of Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope, though this represents a 6-point decline from last year’s 96%. The figure is the lowest since 2009, when hope stood at 89%. On the other hand, 10% of adults reported entering 2025 with fear, […]

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the P6.326 trillion national budget for 2025 into law on Monday, Dec. 30, with the education sector receiving the largest share of P1.05 trillion. Other major allocations include P1.007 trillion for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), P315.1 billion for the Department of National Defense (DND), P279.1 […]

Former president Rodrigo Duterte appealed to his Davao City supporters to stay loyal to the Duterte family, emphasizing that their leadership had always prioritized the community’s best interests. Speaking to a large crowd at the “Pahalipay sa Pasko” gift-giving event at his family’s ancestral home on Christmas Day, Duterte said in Bisaya, “Don’t abandon the […]

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called on the Municipal Government of Glan in Sarangani province to justify its P15.8 million procurement of vehicles in 2023, citing the lack of required approval from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). In its 2023 audit report, COA classified the purchases as “irregular expenditures” due […]

With Christmas and New Year approaching, environmental group BAN Toxics kicked off its annual campaign in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City to prevent fireworks-related injuries and promote eco-friendly celebrations. Around 2,000 people, including students, teachers, local residents, officials, and representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), rallied under the theme […]

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has accepted whatever fate awaits her amid the ongoing political climate, emphasizing her trust in divine purpose and commitment to her responsibilities. “I’m at peace with whatever happens to me. I already accepted that whatever happens to me, that would be God’s purpose for my life,” Duterte said in […]

Members of the media and distinguished guests gathered for a memorable evening at the 13th Manila Forum for China-Philippines Relations and the Annual Christmas Media Party on Wednesday, December 11, at Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The event, themed “Understanding China,” was jointly hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and the Association for Philippines-China Understanding, […]

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto expressed confidence in the Philippines’ economic prospects for 2025, citing the newly signed Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Mechanism for Non-Resident Tourists Act as a catalyst for increased tourism and domestic spending. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12079 into law on December 9, introducing a VAT refund system […]

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to draw inspiration from the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map, a historic artifact that underscores the country’s sovereignty. He received the original map during a ceremonial turnover at Malacañan Palace on December 6, 2024. “Let us not only admire the artistry of the masterpiece presented to us today, but […]