Senator Robin Padilla pushes for a bigger budget for the Philippine Coast Guard, urging Filipinos to take the lead in defending the country's territory.
The United States donated a PHP250 million building to the Philippine Coast Guard, strengthening their skills and capabilities for maritime safety and protecting Philippine sovereign rights.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is to provide urgent aid worth PHP3.75M to 250 rice retailers affected by the price ceiling, boosting their resilience amid economic challenges.