Statement in style: C. Visayas congresswomen wear cause-driven SONA gowns

07/29/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — They say that how you dress speaks a lot of the person’s personality or the cause that one is trying to convey. At least three lady legislators from Central Visayas made sure to…

How Cebu officials reacted to President Marcos Jr.’s 4th Sona

By Morexette Marie B. Erram, Mary Rose Sagarino, Pia Piquero 07/29/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu leaders welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), lauding his continued focus on economic recovery, healthcare, and education, but also expressed hopes that more attention be…

SONA 2025: Cebu City protesters march for “People’s SONA”

Daryll Galindo, Frances Noquilla 07/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cause-oriented groups converged in Cebu City on Monday morning, July 28, for the People’s SONA, a multi-sectoral protest march aimed at exposing what they describe as the “true state of the nation” under…

Cebu officials to Marcos: Make SONA count for economy, transport, tourism

Pia Piquero 07/27/2025

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu may not be in the room, but it is still paying attention. As President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28,…

PRO-7 to observe maximum tolerance in anti-SONA rallies

Daryll Galindo 07/27/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. set to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Monday, July 28, police units across the country…

What is SONA, and why should you care about PBBM’s 4th address?

Pia Piquero 07/26/2025

Every fourth Monday of July, all eyes and ears turn to the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. It’s SONA day, and whether you’re a skeptic, a supporter, or somewhere in between, the State of the Nation Address…

Quezon City to implement liquor ban during Sona

Jason Sigales 07/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A liquor ban will be in effect in Quezon City from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona).…

Marcos admits economic gains mean little with high prices

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 07/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. started his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday by admitting that the country’s economic gains mean little if the prices of commodities are high. “The hard lesson…

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