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Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

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Philippine Senate crisis and Duterte impeachment

103 clusters · 170 sources · last updated

Latest: Sara Duterte faces legal setbacks in perjury dismissal and impeachment court

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has intensified, with House prosecutors challenging her to attend Senate proceedings on September 14. The prosecution intends to present subpoenaed bank and tax record

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Philippines maritime security and seafarer protection

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippines increases protections for seafarers amid Middle East instability

Following maritime security incidents involving Filipino seafarers, the Philippine government has initiated assistance and increased protections for overseas workers. In late August and early September 2026, two separa

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [ID] [PH]

Southeast Asian educational reform following PISA results

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia implements PISA-based STEM and literacy programs in schools

In Indonesia, schools in Yogyakarta are adopting literacy, numeracy, and STEM programs designed to align with Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) competencies. Supported by the Ministry of Primary and Sec

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [PH]

Pag-IBIG Fund housing asset growth and affordability efforts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Pag-IBIG Fund maintains low housing loan rates for Filipino workers

The Pag-IBIG Fund has reached a significant milestone, with gross housing-related assets exceeding P1 trillion as of late July. This total includes P971.39 billion in housing-related loans and P38.47 billion in other hou

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Philippine social insurance and assistance programs

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippine social insurance agencies report massive benefit payouts

Philippine social insurance agencies have implemented various financial assistance and benefit programs throughout 2026. In August, the Social Security System (SSS) established a deadline for members to update disbursem

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [PH]

Central Luzon flooding and mitigation efforts

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: President Marcos orders Sabo Dam construction to prevent flooding

Severe flooding in Central Luzon, driven by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng, has affected over 3.5 million people and caused significant agricultural and residential damage. In resp

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Nigeria-Spain bilateral relations expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippines and Nigeria seek stronger bilateral ties

Nigeria and Spain are working to expand bilateral relations through increased cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, and direct air connectivity. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, identified the rest

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Philippines National Heroes Day commemorations

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippines observes National Heroes Day with calls for civic duty

The Philippines has engaged in various commemorations to honor both historical figures and modern citizens. Initial efforts focused on the “Hero For All: Honoring Stories of the Everyday Filipino” initiative, which award

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [IN] [PH]

Coconut industry expansion in India and Philippines

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Coconut industries in Philippines and India pivot to high-value exports

The coconut industries in India and the Philippines are increasingly shifting their focus from raw production toward high-value, processed exports to improve global competitiveness. In India, the sector supports approxi

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Philippine migrant worker welfare and budget planning

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippines boosts funding for OFW repatriation and welfare

The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have proposed a combined budget of approximately P11.6 billion for 2027 to support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs

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Marcos Jr. 2026 SONA: Policy Reforms and Public Backlash

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Latest: Philippines: Marcos addresses local funding and senior citizen benefits

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 29 July 2026, outlining a roadmap focused on economic transformation, food and energy security, and sovereignty. The administration

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Philippines UPLIFT cash aid program expands

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: DSWD-NIR prepares UPLIFT payouts for 67,000 beneficiaries

The Philippine government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) aims to cushion households from rising living costs. Announced on 16 July, the scheme promised up to PHP12,000 per househ

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Philippines electricity system loss charge reform

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippines ERC considers scrapping electricity system-loss charges

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. first pledged to eliminate the system‑loss charge that appears on Meralco electricity bills, prompting applause and an ERC warning that a change to the 2001 Electric Power Industry Reform A

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