This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, January 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Recent developments on State of the Nation Address
Filipino singer-songwriter Gwyn Dorado, 21, finished second in the South Korean television program 'Sing Again 4,' being the only non-Korean finalist.
Philippine Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla presented the government's swift and solid response to systemic corruption in flood control projects before the United Nations Convention against Corruption conference in Doha.
Corruption issues are projected to continue dampening foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the Philippines until 2026, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 23 Chinese nationals on November 21 for alleged involvement in unlawful Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) activities and cyberfraud.
Activist groups are calling for an investigation into President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s alleged role in corruption related to the government's infrastructure and flood-control budgets.
Malacañang defended the government's pace in addressing alleged corruption in flood control projects, stating that it is adhering to the rule of law and due process.
Several groups, including Akbayan party-list, Tindig Pilipinas, and Youth Against Kurakot, staged a protest in Quezon City to demand accountability and transparency in the flood control scandal.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., stated that he sees no basis to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC) in Ilocos Norte to inspect the implementation of the zero balance billing (ZBB) policy, reaffirming his administration's commitment to universal health care.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed its regional offices to provide security for inspection teams from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and local government units (LGUs) tasked with assessing infrastructure projects.