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2026 Sona: Marcos admits leaving out several issues in speech

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday admitted that he had to skip some points in his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) held last July 27, 2026, but said to watch out for his next address for those undiscussed issues. In his latest vlog published on Saturday, Marcos said, “Marami

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Tropical depression, LPA spotted outside PAR

MANILA, Philippines — A tropical depression and a low-pressure area (LPA) are being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau reported on Saturday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that as of 4 p.m, the tropical depression outside the PAR was monitored some 3,055 kilometers east

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PMA incorporates plebes into cadet corps amid inclement weather

BAGUIO CITY – Despite continuous rains on Saturday, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) formally incorporated 342 freshmen cadets or plebes into the Corps of Cadets in ceremonies attended by their parents, after completing eight weeks of strenuous exercises where they were indoctrinated in basic military training and principles.  Among the final exercises accomplished by the

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P3-M suspected smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga City

MANILA, Philippines — Suspected smuggled cigarettes worth over P3 million aboard a passenger vessel were seized by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Zamboanga City on Friday. The PCG said the assorted cigarettes were discovered concealed in different areas in the vessel following a K9 security inspection. The seized contraband has an estimated market value

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NBI probing ‘plot’ to discredit Marcos administration in ‘honeytrap’ – Matibag

MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is looking into the possibility of a bigger plot to discredit the Marcos administration in the “honeytrap” controversy, Director Melvin Matibag said on Saturday. Speaking at a news forum in Dapo Restaurant in Quezon City, Matibag said that based on the affidavit of one “Alias Ken,”

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Ortega slams P5-M online campaign on misleading La Union flooding

⠀MANILA, Philippines – An estimated P5 million was allegedly spent on a coordinated online campaign using misleading photographs and videos to portray the flooding in La Union as far worse than actual conditions on the ground.⠀Impeachment endorser and Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union said the attacks intensified as the province was dealing

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Thailand pitches new deals to slash US tariffs

Thailand is preparing a fresh round of proposals in its ongoing tariff talks with the United States, aiming to bring down the current 12.5% levy imposed under Section 301 through wider trade and investment cooperation. Vice Minister of Commerce Kirida Bhaopichitr gave an update on the negotiations, explaining that Thailand has faced two allegations from …

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Bam Aquino pushes bill seeking P2K monthly allowance for eligible PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Bam Aquino has filed a bill proposing a monthly allowance of P2,000 for eligible persons with disabilities (PWDs) to ease their daily living costs and foster greater independence. With the filing of Senate Bill No. 2386, known as the National Disability Support Act, Aquino explained that the monthly stipend would be

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