Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Also known as Bongbong Marcos

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address in 2025, highlighting achievements while facing criticism for lacking context and detail. He also signed an executive order making Sulu part of Zamboanga Peninsula and established initiatives like a zero-balance billing policy for basic hospital care and an innovation hub in Bi帽an, Laguna.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Marcos signs EO transferring Sulu from BARMM to Zamboanga Peninsula

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) 91 on July 30, transferring Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Zamboanga Peninsula.
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Marcos Jr. pledges zero-balance billing for hospital stays

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 28, that the government will cover all expenses incurred by patients admitted to basic or ward accommodations in DOH-listed hospitals.
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Marcos launches Bayanihan sa Estero program to clean 23 priority esteros

On Saturday, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. launched the Bayanihan sa Estero program in Pasig City to address flood impacts by cleaning 23 priority esteros identified for their significant siltation and waste buildup.
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Marcos establishes innovation hub in Bi帽an, designates protected area in Quezon

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has established an innovation hub in Bi帽an, Laguna and designated a new protected area in San Francisco, Quezon.
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Romulo urges cautious AI integration in schools

House Basic Education and Culture Committee chairperson Roman Romulo emphasized that careful consideration is needed before integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into classrooms.
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PHP7B Tanawon Geothermal Plant inaugurated in Sorsogon

The PHP7 billion Tanawon Geothermal Power Plant was inaugurated in Sorsogon City, adding a 22-megawatt capacity to the country's power grid and expected to generate 159,000 MWh annually while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 38,000 tons.
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Marcos appoints Escolango as DOH undersecretary

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has transferred Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DSUDH) Undersecretary Randy Escolango to the Department of Health (DOH), according to Malaca帽ang on Friday.
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Pag-IBIG Fund reports PHP28.04B net income, highest since 1980

The Pag-IBIG Fund reported a net income of PHP28.04 billion for the first half of 2025, marking a 15.25-percent increase from the same period in 2024.
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Palace warns Congress against budget insertions, vows veto

Malaca帽ang stated on Friday that Congress should not abuse its power of the purse, emphasizing that President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. does not want insertions in the proposed general appropriations law that do not benefit the public.
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NGCP issues Yellow Alert for Visayas, Mindanao grids due to potential power outages

The National Grid Corp of the Philippines (NGCP) has issued a Yellow Alert for the Visayas and Mindanao grids from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, due to potential power outages.
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