Month: January 2026

PBBM vows to strictly enforce ban on politicians in financial aid distribution

By PCO | January 5, 2026 PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered a strict implementation of the provision in the 2026 General Appropriations Act barring politicians’ involvement in the distribution of cash and other forms of financial assistance to ensure every peso will reach the intended beneficiaries without patronage. During the signing ceremony… Read More PBBM vows to strictly enforce ban on politicians in financial aid distribution

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PBBM signs people-oriented P6.793T nat’l budget for 2026

By PCO | January 5, 2026 “WE ARE committing to implement a budget that serves the people.” Thus President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the PhP6.793 trillion national budget for Fiscal Year 2026, sustaining the momentum in education reform, health protection, food security, social security, and job creation. During the signing ceremony at… Read More PBBM signs people-oriented P6.793T nat’l budget for 2026

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PBBM to ensure every peso of the 2026 GAA will benefit Filipinos

By PCO | January 5, 2026 “HINDI tayo papayag na mapunta sa kurakot ang salaping pinaghirapan ng bawat Pilipino.” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to ensure that every peso of the PhP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget will be spent in ways that directly benefit the Filipino people. In his speech during the signing… Read More PBBM to ensure every peso of the 2026 GAA will benefit Filipinos

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RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | January 5, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved the midterm update of the Central Luzon Investment Program (CLIP) 2023—2028, reaffirming the region’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development.  In a statement, the RDC said the updated CLIP serves as the region’s… Read More RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

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P850-M land debt relief, titling boost livelihood of Aurora farmers

By Michael A. Taroma | January 2, 2026 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — Farming households in Aurora gained improved economic stability as the government condoned over P850 million in land amortization debts of 73 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), easing financial burdens and allowing farmers to focus on productivity and family welfare. Implemented under Republic Act No. 11953, the… Read More P850-M land debt relief, titling boost livelihood of Aurora farmers

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US naval ship rescues 3 fishermen off Cape Bolinao

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A US Navy vessel en route to the Subic Bay Freeport has rescued three fishermen some 63 nautical miles west northwest of Cape Bolinao off the province of Pangasinan on January 1. According to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator Ronnie Yambao, the USNS Cesar Chavez was on its… Read More US naval ship rescues 3 fishermen off Cape Bolinao

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PBBM urges Filipinos to welcome 2026 with discipline, unity, and shared purpose

By PCO | January 1, 2026 PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on Filipinos to welcome the New Year with discipline, confidence, and a shared commitment to national progress and Bagong Pilipinas, urging unity, compassion, and collective purpose as 2026 sets in. “As we step into the unfolding days ahead, may we move… Read More PBBM urges Filipinos to welcome 2026 with discipline, unity, and shared purpose

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