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Nakukulangan si Sen. Rodante Marcoleta sa pagtalakay sa flood control scandal sa unang mga minuto pa lamang ng State of the Nation Address o SONA ni Pangulong Marcos Jr. nitong Lunes, July 27.

Dito, sinabi ng Pangulo ang napipintong pagkakaso laban sa dating Speaker ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso.

Alamin ang magiging lagay ng panahon sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa ngayong Miyerkules, July 29, 2026.

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) supports President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to remove the system loss charge from consumers' electric bills.

According to ERC, they are prepared to collaborate with the House of Representatives and other stakeholders to create necessary legal and regulatory measures related to the proposed reform.

In the 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA), this is one of the most applauded topics brought up by President Bongbong Marcos Jr.

In the exclusive interview with the House Committee on Energy Chairperson and Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez, he was delighted when the President brought up this topic. He also believed that this would be a great benefit for the Filipinos.

“Pinakamagandang nangyari ito sa Pilipino. Kasi hindi lang yung pagtanggal ng systems loss, kasi yung systems loss may VAT pa yun. Kaya pumalakpak lahat ang tao at saka yung Pilipino talaga ang makinabang nito,” he said

[“This is the best thing that could happen to the Filipinos. Because this is not just the removal of systems loss, because the systems loss has a VAT. That’s why the people gave their round of applause, and the Filipino will truly benefit from this.”]

According to Alvarez, it is no longer necessary for the President to issue an Executive Order to eliminate the system loss charge. He noted that the action from the ERC is enough through issuing an order directing electric distribution companies to stop passing the charge on to the consumers.

“Kung kailangan balangkasin ’yan, ang ERC (na) lang magbigay ng order. Hindi na kailangan si Presidente mag-executive order,” he said

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The Philippine Navy is continuing its investigation into the death of Navy Officer candidate Aldwayne Dulnuan; they temporarily declined to provide further details while the investigation is ongoing.

The family and friends of Dulnuan have called for a transparent and impartial investigation to determine the true cause of his death.

According to the statement released by the Philippine Navy, Officer Cadet Dulnuan experienced severe dizziness and tremors on the morning of July 21, after completing the 5km run at the Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui in Zambales. The medical personnel of the Philippine Navy immediately administered first aid before he lost consciousness and was rushed to San Marcelino District Hospital.

Due to his condition, doctors recommended his transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU), where the initial diagnosis was heat stroke. He was later transferred to Ulticare Medical Center in Olongapo for intensive treatment.

On the afternoon of July 22, the cadet passed away.

According to the Philippine Navy, the medical cause of death was a severe infection affecting the central nervous system, which compromised his respiratory system.

The investigation of the Philippine Navy is ongoing, in coordination with the medical authorities to determine all details related to the incident. They also assured that they will continuously support and assist the family of the deceased officer candidate while the necessary processes are still ongoing.

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Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro gave President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a perfect score for his report to the nation on July 27, 2026.

In line with this, Usec. Castro also responded to comments from the Akbayan Party-list, which labeled the Marcos administration as allegedly practicing ‘sachet governance’ for allegedly offering piece-by-piece solutions to the problems of the Filipinos.

“Sa ikalimang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., malinaw ang larawan ng kanyang pamamahala: “sachet governance.” Patingi-tinging responde sa malalaking problema ng mga tao,” according to Akbayan Partylist

[“In the 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the picture of his governance is clear: ‘sachet governance’. Piece-by-piece response to the big problems of the people.”]

“Sinasabi nila na patingi-tingi yung resolusyon or solusyon. Hindi po ba bago sila magbigay ng anumang negatibong impresyon or salita, siguro mas magandang tumulong sila? Magbigay sila ng kanilang suggestion. Open ang Pangulo sa lahat ng suggestion. Kung meron silang iniisip na pinakamagandang suggestion, ibigay na nila,” Usec. Castro’s response to Akbayan Party-list

[“They say the resolution or the solution is piece-by-piece. Isn’t it right that before they give negative impressions or words, isn’t it better if they help? Give their suggestions. The President is open to all suggestions. If they have the best suggestion, give it.”]

Meanwhile, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon had a simple takeaway from the SONA: “do its job”.

Dizon stated that the DPWH has already referred its documents to the Ombudsman, which may help the investigation against the public officials who exploited government projects for financial gain. He added that their agency will ensure that these anomalies will never happen again.

“Tuloy-tuloy ang reporma. Tuloy-tuloy ang paglinis. Hindi tayo titigil dito,” he said

[“The reforms are continuous. The cleanup is continuous. We will never stop here.”]

“At kung merong man diyan na may balak pa o may ginagawa pa, pasensyahan tayo dahil kung ano ang nangyari sa mga nakakulong ngayon, ganun din ang mangyayari sa kanila,” he added

[“And if there is anyone out there who still plans or is currently doing it, we’re sorry because what happened to those who are currently jailed, the same will happen to them.”]

Among reforms mentioned by the President were hiring new graduates qualified to work in DPWH, project transparency through the Transparency Portal, integrity chain, and collaboration with civil society groups. These reforms aim to ensure that taxes will go to genuine and beneficial projects.

The DPWH had previously partnered with investigative bodies such as the  Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to identify the public officials and contractors who are illegally benefiting from the infrastructure projects of the government.

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