The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a pivotal moment where the country’s leaders converge to envision and discuss the future of the nation. This year’s SONA 2024 was not only a showcase of policy and progress but also a display of style and sophistication. The country’s most influential figures donned their finest ensembles,…
MANILA, Philippines – The complete transcript of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) is now available. Often referred to as the “President’s Report to the People,” the full text of the address, delivered on July 22, 2024, can be found on this page. President Marcos spoke before an audience…
After attending the Pride March event ‘Love Laban 2 Everyone’ for the first time last Sunday, Maris Racal is set to show her support again. She will be one of the special guests at the ‘Arise: The Pride Party Show’ on June 29. Maris Racal is set to perform alongside top Drag Queens from Luzon,…
Manila, Philippines— Floy Quintos, a celebrated Filipino playwright, breathed his last on Saturday morning due to a heart attack, as announced by his family. Quintos, who recently turned 63, succumbed to the heart attack in the hospital emergency room. In a heartfelt Facebook post, his niece Celina Quintos conveyed the news, paying tribute to his…
Leandro Locsin, hailed as a National Artist since 1990, was a creative genius whose architectural legacy remains unparalleled. Every structure he designed bore his distinctive touch, characterized by floating volumes and a delicate balance between lightness and massiveness. Throughout his illustrious career spanning from 1955 until his passing in 1994, Locsin left an indelible mark…
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council is currently urging residents in Northern Luzon to be cautious. This follows the raised tsunami warning by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology due to a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck Taiwan earlier this morning. In connection with this, the said department immediately advised residents in…
Recorded in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, was the highest heat index on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. According to the state weather bureau, the temperature reached 46 degrees Celsius in that area. This temperature falls under the danger level, which can cause harm to those directly exposed to the sun. Aside from the mentioned location, here are…
The Philippines solidified its stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following President Ferdinand Marcos’ visit to the Czech Republic. This comes after Czech Republic President Petr Pavel expressed support for the Philippines amidst ongoing issues in the West Philippine Sea. During their bilateral meeting, Pavel emphasized the importance of upholding the rules-based order and…
In a powerful show of solidarity, thousands of Russians attended the funeral of Alexey Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. Ignoring police threats lining the paths to the burial site, mourners, including Navalny’s parents and foreign diplomats, such as Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy, gathered to honor the late activist. Notably absent was…
In a notable development, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has documented a significant increase in the presence of Filipino fishermen at Bajo de Masinloc Shoal. This positive shift comes on the heels of BFAR’s recent strategic deployment, ensuring the delivery of essential food and oil supplies to support the local fishing community….