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.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the strength of the Philippines-United States alliance, saying it has reached a new phase of higher cooperation and continues to serve as a pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
President Marcos Jr. left for Cambodia to push forward stronger trade relations, security cooperation, and regional leadership ahead of the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman assured tighter Executive–Legislative coordination during the bicameral conference on the proposed 2026 national budget.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored the vital role of the civil service, urging government workers to embrace reforms for 21st-century challenges.