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Marcos SONA 'safe, no truly bold ideas', says Pimentel

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Posted at Jul 29 04:15 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's first SONA had "no truly bold ideas" given his overwhelming political capital, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel said. Read more »

Marcos SONA as analyzed by economists, academicians

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 09:37 PM

Several said they were concerned about a lack of commitments on rule-of-law and anti-corruption, but another praised it for lacking "populist" promises. Read more »

Biz groups keen to see Marcos deliver on infra, agri, MSMEs

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 06:47 PM

Some of the country's biggest business groups said they are eager to see if Marcos can deliver on his promises on agriculture, infrastructure and MSMEs. Read more »

Gov't eyes only 4 pct increase for 2023 budget: Angara

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Updated as of Jul 28 10:37 AM

The Marcos administration will likely enforce more focused spending as it eyes only a 4-percent increase in next year's budget, a senator said Thursday. Read more »

Palace defends non-mention of drug war, corruption in SONA

Job Manahan and Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 03:43 PM

The non-mention of some issues in Pres. Bongbong Marcos' first SONA does not mean the administration will not address those, Malacanang said. Read more »

Medical experts welcome Marcos plans for health sector

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Posted at Jul 27 12:15 AM

A health workers' group, however, found his plans lacking on specifics to improve their working conditions. Read more »

PH shares inch up after Marcos SONA

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Posted at Jul 26 11:48 PM

Investors got their first chance to react to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s pronouncements during his State of the Nation Address. Read more »

Pagtatayo ng specialty hospitals, prayoridad ng Marcos admin

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Posted at Jul 26 07:23 PM

Ikinatuwa ng ilang eksperto ang planong inilatag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa usapin ng serbisyong medikal sa bansa. Read more »

Marcos' SONA lacked strategic focus: analysts

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Posted at Jul 26 05:32 PM

Marcos unveiled lofty economic goals but analysts raise concerns how his administration will reach these targets amid a limited fiscal space. Read more »

Marcos SONA receives 'barely passing grade' from AHW

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 04:41 PM

The AHW gave Pres. Bongbong Marcos' first SONA a barely passing grade, saying that what he said remains to be seen or felt especially by health workers. Read more »

Supermarkets, small businesses cheer no-lockdown vow

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 02:38 PM

Supermarkets and small business owners on Tuesday said they welcome President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s promise to avoid lockdowns. Read more »

Justice, rule of law unmentioned in Marcos SONA: Drilon

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Posted at Jul 26 02:02 PM

A former senator said he hoped unsolved crimes, red-tagging, and extra-judicial killings would 'not get swept under the rug.' Read more »

PH fully prepared to address headwinds, sustain robust economy: Diokno

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 26 11:14 AM

The Philippines is fully prepared to address looming challenges while sustaining robust economic recovery, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said. Read more »

Senate won't be Marcos admin's rubber stamp: Zubiri

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Posted at Jul 26 10:24 AM

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Tuesday the chamber will "not be a rubber stamp" of the administration. Read more »

SONA ni Bongbong, mayaman sa detalye: analyst

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Posted at Jul 26 09:22 AM

Naging mayaman at malaman sa detalye ang naging unang SONA ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., ayon sa isang eksperto. Read more »

Did Marcos leave some key issues out of SONA?

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Posted at Jul 26 12:23 AM

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received praise for the game plan he outline for his first year in office. Read more »

Marcos names 19 priority bills during SONA

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Posted at Jul 26 12:18 AM

?From tax reforms to expanding infrastructure projects, Marcos used his first State of the Nation Address to announce his legislative priorities and plans to boost the country's economy. - Read more »

Marcos cousin elected House Speaker

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Posted at Jul 26 12:09 AM

The 19th Philippine Congress formally opened Monday morning, hours before President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivered his first State of the Nation Address. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: July 25, 2022

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Posted at Jul 26 12:07 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Marcos: State of the nation is sound

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 10:48 PM

His first SONA, described by an analyst as 'business-like,' lasted for an hour and 14 minutes. Read more »