MANILA, Philippines — In his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) today, July 27, 2026., President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pushed to revisit nuclear energy program to reinforce the country’s energy security and reduce rising power costs The statement followed his promotion of advancements in petroleum service contracts and hydrogen power facilities. READ: Marcos wants electricity

SM Seaside City Cebu held Coffee Fest 2026 at the Mountain Wing Atrium in partnership with Bo’s Coffee, transforming the venue into a coffee market and event space featuring live brewing demonstrations, guided tastings, specialty brews, and a mix of café and lifestyle merchants. The festival is part of SM Supermalls’ Coffee N’ Chill Festival,

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival on Monday questioned why the privately operated Binaliw landfill continues accepting waste from private haulers while refusing to receive garbage from the Cebu City Government, even as the city scrambles for disposal options amid its lingering waste crisis. Archival raised the issue during a press conference after reporters

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., pushed to revisit nuclear energy production during his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 27. Marcos revived the push for nuclear energy to reinforce the country’s energy security and reduce rising electricity costs. Marcos said this after touting gains in petroleum service contracts,

MANILA, Philippines — During his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced and proposed multiple tax relief measures. “To ensure the continued progress of the middle class amidst the lingering effects of the crisis, we will pursue tax relief measures that promote growth, generate revenue, and

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur – The Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) has deployed 2,913 personnel across the Caraga region as part of security measures for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday in Quezon City, Metro Manila. There have been no anti-SONA rallies held in urban

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the Tacloban City school shooting, honoring their courage while calling for stronger efforts to protect children from violence and harmful influences. During his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), Marcos recognized the families of Chris Lorenz Fabian, Joyancee Separa

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is set to launch a rocket in 2027, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his State of the Nation Address on Monday. The space launch, he said, will be done in partnership with an aerospace company in South Korea. READ: Rocket scientist says time to launch PH space dreams “A

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday pledged to complete the distribution of land titles to agrarian reform beneficiaries by next year, after more than 400,000 titles covering over 500,000 hectares were distributed in the past four years. Marcos made the commitment in his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), where he

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said PhilHealth will double its benefit package for children with developmental disabilities and raise the number of covered therapy sessions from 90 to 150. Marcos announced the expanded coverage in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), where he also cited the Department of Social Welfare and