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Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Bongbong Marcos

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is the current President of the Philippines, implementing various initiatives to improve infrastructure, governance, and public services. He has approved incentives for government workers, launched flood control programs, and addressed corruption through legislative reforms. His administration is also navigating diplomatic relations and budget negotiations with Congress.

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Recent developments on Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM

PBBM OKs P20,000 SRI for gov't workers in 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for government employees for 2025, amounting to up to P20,000.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM

DepEd proposes P3.77B budget for disaster-resilient schools in 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd), under Secretary Sonny Angara, is significantly increasing its budget for disaster preparedness and response in 2026 to build safer and more climate-resilient public schools.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Marcos Jr. inspects Oplan Kontra Baha in Bacolod, eyes 60% flood reduction

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. inspected the progress of "Oplan Kontra Baha" in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, a project launched by the city government on December 5, 2025, aimed at reducing flooding.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM

Marcos Jr. appoints 3 journalists to MTRCB

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed three seasoned journalists to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM

2026 budget lacks separate funding for Infrastructure Commission

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed that the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 does not include a separate budget item for the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI).

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM

ICI Commissioner Rogelio Singson resigns due to health issues

Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Commissioner Rogelio "Babes" Singson confirmed his irrevocable resignation, effective December 15, citing health reasons and stress from his duties.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM

San Juanico Bridge rehab 70% done, to fully open by Q3 2026

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that the rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge, connecting Samar and Leyte, is partially finished and expected to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2026.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Marcos Jr. appoints Johann Carlos Barcena as new NPC Commissioner

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Atty. Johann Carlos Barcena as the new Commissioner of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM

PCCI urges PBBM to certify 4 anti-corruption bills as urgent

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent four priority governance reform bills aimed at curbing corruption, strengthening institutions, and boosting investor confidence.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Marcos Jr. hopes to manage differences, strengthen ties with new Chinese envoy

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed his hope to manage differences and strengthen ties with China's new ambassador, Jing Quan.