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.
Lawmakers welcomed the election of Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as the new House Speaker and expressed gratitude to Martin Romualdez for his leadership.
Romualdez’s fall in the flood-control scandal shows how corruption drains trust, and the real test is whether this moment brings reform or just another ritual sacrifice.
The President emphasized that long-term agricultural reform is vital to ensuring farmers are not left behind in a rapidly changing economy and climate.
The Department of Education is requesting PHP928.5 billion in the 2026 budget, about four percent of GDP, to sustain classrooms, school meals, digital learning, and teacher welfare programs.
The PHP2.2 million aid package for OFWs in Northern Mindanao showcases the Department of Migrant Workers’ efforts to support Filipino migrants in times of need.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Cordillera is pushing for the community-driven development approach to make government projects more transparent and accountable to the people.
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.