MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III tells President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that the House of Representatives is ready to act on his legislative agenda, which was laid down during the chief executive’s State of the Nation Address (Sona). In a statement on Monday, Dy said that the role of the House is to
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PRO-7: 170 drug-related, 92 wanted person arrests in a week
The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) arrested 170 drug suspects in 156 anti-illegal drug operations conducted across the region from July 19 to 25, 2026, according to its weekly accomplishment report.
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Cebu officials welcome Marcos’ Sona tax relief, economic aid pledges
Cebu's top officials on Monday, July 27, welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), particularly his proposed tax relief measures and economic assistance aimed at cushioning rising fuel and commodity prices triggered by the Middle East conflict.
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Sambag 2 shooting: Suspect arrested hours after attack
Police arrested a 25-year-old man on the same day he allegedly shot a 38-year-old man in Barangay Sambag 2, Cebu City, following a hot pursuit operation.
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Zubiri: SONA shifts from promises to accountability
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday marked a shift from promises to accountability by showing that the administration’s anti-corruption campaign would not shield political allies, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said. In a chance interview after the SONA, Zubiri said Filipinos wanted to hear
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How 2 Cebuano coaches helped bring home a pair of Bb. Pilipinas crowns
A winning beauty queen needs more than a good walk and a well-delivered answer. She needs to know how to make both feel like they are hers.
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Motorcyclist killed after collision with passenger bus in Bohol town
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a Norimar Bus Transit passenger bus in Barangay Bicao, Carmen on Monday morning, July 27. According to witnesses, the motorcyclist was reportedly speeding from the direction of Carmen town proper when he crashed into the oncoming Norimar Bus Transit bus, which was traveling
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Iloilo solon gives Marcos passing grade on 5th Sona
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Lone District Representative Julianne “Jamjam” Baronda expressed support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s 5th State of the Nation Address (Sona), giving the Chief Executive a “passing grade” while acknowledging the ongoing work required to uplift the lives of Filipinos. In a statement released shortly after the President’s address, Baronda, known
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Dy: House ready to turn Marcos Sona into action
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is ready to translate the priorities outlined by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) into legislation and concrete action, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III said on Monday. He said the president’s address provided Congress with a clear legislative direction
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Western Visayas peaceful during Marcos’ fifth Sona – police
ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas remained peaceful and orderly during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, with no major security incidents recorded across the region, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) said. PRO6 attributed the peaceful conduct of Sona-related activities to heightened police visibility, sustained intelligence monitoring,
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