According to Malacañang, the move aims to curb substandard works, strengthen procurement integrity, and restore public trust in government infrastructure delivery through stricter oversight and sanctions.
Election officials said holding the BARMM parliamentary polls on the original schedule is no longer legally and operationally feasible given the limited preparation window.
Sandro Marcos filed a bill imposing a “no work, no pay” rule for lawmakers, tying salaries to actual attendance and participation to curb absenteeism and strengthen accountability in Congress.
According to Malacañang, the move aims to curb substandard works, strengthen procurement integrity, and restore public trust in government infrastructure delivery through stricter oversight and sanctions.
The COMELEC clarified that the campaign and election periods for the Oct. 13 BARMM Parliamentary Elections remain in effect despite the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order on certain provisions.
In the flood-control scandal that now engulfs his presidency, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces a defining choice between family loyalty and national legacy, one that could either redeem his name or drown it in history’s recurring corruption.
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.
Sustainability PH’s movement highlights how kindness, governance, and community-driven action can turn sustainability from a distant concept into an inevitable cultural shift for every Filipino.
Corruption’s exposure sparks a wider call for truth, reform, and accountability as voices from leaders, advocates, and citizens remind Filipinos that democracy and good governance demand vigilance, courage, and collective action.
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.
The AFP clarified there is no politics behind its red alert declaration amid anti-corruption rallies, saying it is a standard protocol for national security.
A contractor admitted before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that he paid 10 to 25 percent “SOP” kickbacks to DPWH officials for flood control projects.