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At a Glance Marcos’ speech lasted one hour and 10 minutes. Marcos lauded the people for stepping up and uniting for the country, saying their efforts contributed to the nation’s “sound” state. The President asked for the people’s continued support, saying the peace and progress the country enjoys would not be possible …

A displacement of Filipino workers is looming amid the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and the government is preparing for its effects on the labor sector, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said Sunday. While the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) could not prevent or ban such technological developments, Laguesma …

At a Glance Marcos said the country’s progress relies on the people and an intact nation. Marcos said his overseas trips aimed to promote the country’s interests, and they were also for peace-building and mutually beneficial purposes. Marcos has made 14 overseas trips since assuming office. As the country builds strategic …

Congress aims to approve the P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024 before it goes on recess in October. Speaker Martin Romualdez said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans tosubmit to the House of Representatives his budget proposal immediately after his second State of the Nation Address today (Monday). The proposed national expenditure …

Public Attorney’s Office chief Persida Acosta is a recipient of the Metro Excel Leadership Awards-Gintong Pamana ng Lahi 2023 for being among the most trusted and empowered public servants. Artchie Solitano, committee award chairman, and Edzel Eroles, president, personally handed over the trophy and plaque of appreciation to Acosta at …

FORMER first lady Imelda R. Marcos wanted to attend the second State of the Nation Address of her son, President Ferdinan Marcos Jr. on Monday but had been advised by her doctor to stay at home, her daughter and Sen. Imee Marcos said. FORMER first lady Imelda Marcos. File photo  …

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has not monitored any serious threats that may compromise the peace, order, and security of the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Members of various Anti- BBM groups gather in Tandang Sora Quezon City on Monday July …

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to expeditiously approve the remaining nine of the 44 urgent measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). “We have walked the talk on helping the President legislate his priorities. We have delivered on our promise,” he said. …

PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) on Monday announced that wearing face masks would no longer be implemented on all domestic flights after the government lifted the state of public health emergency over the weekend. Cielo Villaluna, PAL spokesman, said the lifting of the mask mandate and other Covid protocols will give its …

READY FOR THE REPORT. A giant banner of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) hangs at the entrance of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City, where President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will deliver his second SONA on Monday. Joan Bondoc  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his second State …