Through floods, storms, and long walks, Rey learned that storytelling is not just performance but presence, showing up even when conditions say otherwise, because children kept showing up too.
Power remains, but momentum slips, as the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. drifts from direction to reaction, showing how leadership can weaken without a crisis.
Publicly floating persona non grata threats turns a precise diplomatic tool into applause politics, shifting focus from Chinese misconduct to domestic noise and weakening the very authority the state is meant to protect.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) is proposing a PHP15.34 billion budget for 2026 to strengthen disaster risk reduction and resilience efforts.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the realignment of over PHP195 billion in flood control funds to finance emergency aid for communities affected by recent typhoons and future disasters.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured that the realignment of flood control funds will not compromise infrastructure spending, with key projects in schools, hospitals, and agriculture still set for implementation.
President Marcos ordered the reallocation of PHP255.5 billion in flood control funds to priority programs, while a new law now extends land leases for foreign investors up to 99 years.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed that the PHP6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 will be free of congressional insertions and irregularities, focusing solely on programs that genuinely benefit Filipinos.
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on government, farmers, fisherfolk, agri-entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to unite and push for sweeping reforms crucial to food security, rural development, and national economic resilience.
President Marcos Jr. thanked the United Arab Emirates for its steadfast support and for being a “true partner” in building smarter and future-ready governments.
Senator Kiko Pangilinan leads hearings and consultations with agriculture stakeholders to secure affordable and nutritious food for every Filipino family.