Educators in the Philippines are rejecting the Marcos government's police-heavy approach to addressing school violence, advocating for alternative solutions.

The Marcos government has assured that sufficient funds are available for rescue and aid efforts following the Mindanao earthquake. This statement comes during the initial hours of the disaster response.

The Marcos government in the Philippines is proposing a total of P10.773 billion for confidential and intelligence funds in its 2027 national budget. This includes allocations for various national government agencies.

The Marcos government's rice distribution program has reportedly benefited seven million Filipino families nationwide, with Malacañang assuring the public that no one will go hungry and that the initiative also supports local farmers.

A discussion is ongoing in the Philippines about whether the Marcos government should reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 10% as a measure to combat inflation.

The Marcos government is seeking P112 billion in unprogrammed funds for 2027, which the DBM Acting Secretary Kim Robert de Leon states is the lowest nominal amount since 2019 and the lowest ratio to total expenditure program since 1991.

A fact-check report has confirmed that a video featuring Zaldy Co, claiming the Marcos government is harassing critics, is an AI-generated deepfake. Artificial intelligence detection tools flagged the video as 99% likely to be fake.

Those who are accusing the Marcos government of drug-related killings should present solid evidence so authorities can investigate the allegations, a Palace official said yesterday, stressing that President Marcos would not tolerate those who abuse their power.