Tag: Marcos Jr.


  • Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes P92.5 Billion Unprogrammed Funds

    Marcos Signs P6.793 Trillion 2026 Budget, Vetoes P92.5 Billion Unprogrammed Funds

    Overview: A Big Budget with Guardrails President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the national budget for 2026 totaling P6.793 trillion, signaling a renewed commitment to tighter control over state funds after criticism of last year’s spending. The signing comes with a set of guardrails designed to prevent funds from slipping into unprogrammed or non-essential programs…

  • Watchdogs Pressure Marcos to Act on P633 Billion in 2026 Budget Pork Items

    Watchdogs Pressure Marcos to Act on P633 Billion in 2026 Budget Pork Items

    Budget Watchdogs Call for Scrutiny of 2026 Budget Budget watchdog groups are calling on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to promptly act on a sizeable portion of the proposed 2026 national budget, totaling about P633 billion, that they say carries a high risk of corruption and political patronage. The figure appears within the broader P6.793…

  • Marcos Jr. Urges Unity and Clear Direction for 2026 Philippines

    Marcos Jr. Urges Unity and Clear Direction for 2026 Philippines

    Marcos Jr. Calls for Unified Action as 2026 Approaches President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged the Filipino people to unite and pursue a clear, shared direction for the year 2026. In a message circulated on social media, the President emphasized that a humane and inclusive country is built not by slogans, but by steady,…

  • Marcos Jr. Calls for Unity and Direction for 2026

    Marcos Jr. Calls for Unity and Direction for 2026

    Marcos Jr. Calls for Unity as the Nation Sets its Sights on 2026 Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued a call for renewed unity and a clear national direction as the country looks ahead to 2026. In a message posted on social media, he urged Filipinos to set aside divisions and work together…

  • Marcos Jr Calls for Unity and Direction in 2026

    Marcos Jr Calls for Unity and Direction in 2026

    A call for unity as the nation looks to 2026 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has summoned Filipinos to confront the year 2026 with renewed unity and a clear sense of direction. In a message shared on social media, he framed the coming years as a crucial period to steer the country toward a more…

  • Marcos Calls for Discipline, Unity as Filipinos Welcome 2026

    Marcos Calls for Discipline, Unity as Filipinos Welcome 2026

    A Call for National Resolve In a nationally televised address that aimed to set the tone for the new year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to greet 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a renewed sense of shared purpose. He framed the moment as an opportunity to bridge political divisions and to respond decisively to…

  • Marcos Urges Discipline and Unity as Filipinos Welcome 2026

    Marcos Urges Discipline and Unity as Filipinos Welcome 2026

    Marcos Calls for Discipline, Confidence, and Shared Purpose Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the need for discipline, confidence, and a shared sense of purpose as Filipinos usher in 2026. In his New Year message, the president urged citizens to set aside partisan grievances and come together to tackle the country’s challenges. His…

  • Marcos Jr. Urges Pinoys to Be Grateful for Blessings as Year Ends

    Marcos Jr. Urges Pinoys to Be Grateful for Blessings as Year Ends

    Summary of the President’s Year-End Message In a year-end address to the nation, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to take stock of the blessings they have received and to approach the coming year with gratitude. While offering reassurances about health and national prosperity, the president emphasized the importance of a grateful mindset as a…

  • Marcos Jr. Urges Filipinos to Embrace Blessings and Be Grateful as Year Ends

    Marcos Jr. Urges Filipinos to Embrace Blessings and Be Grateful as Year Ends

    President Marcos’s Year-End Message: Gratitude and Hope President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. conveyed a message of gratitude and optimism to the Filipino people as the year draws to a close. In remarks reported from Manila, the president urged citizens to take stock of the blessings they have received, emphasizing good health, perseverance, and prosperity as…

  • International Expert Urges Immediate Probe into Drug Allegations Against Marcos Jr.

    International Expert Urges Immediate Probe into Drug Allegations Against Marcos Jr.

    Call for Immediate, Transparent Investigation An international law expert is urging the Philippine authorities to launch an immediate, thorough, and transparent investigation into public allegations that implicate President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and members of his immediate family in drug-related activities. While the source of these claims is a statement attributed to the president’s sister,…