Tag: State of the Nation Address

Bishop Gerardo Alminaza urges a people-centered transition that protects poor communities, ecosystems and generations from harmful energy choice

Protesters marched toward the Philippine Congress, demanding lower prices, higher wages and relief from rising public service costs

Advocates warn piecemeal bill relief leaves imported fuel dependence and structural weaknesses in the Philippine power sector unresolved

Households face mounting financial pressure as consumer advocates call for reforms to protect families from rising electricity costs and unstable energy prices

Advocates denounce Marcos’ SONA for “business-as-usual” energy plans, urging urgent climate action, fossil fuel phaseout, and renewable shift

Church groups urge Marcos to deliver justice-driven reforms on poverty, environment, and peace in his 2025 SONA

Environmental and youth groups urge Marcos to act on climate crisis and flooding as thousands remain displaced nationwide

Despite Marcos’ pronouncements on POGOs, questions arose after reports surfaced of POGOs recently being renamed as Internet Gaming Licensees

The Council said the “scandalous budget” for a one-day event is “particularly disgraceful in light of the widespread hunger and poverty"

Without naming China, Marcos said the Philippines would continue to "find ways to de-escalate tensions in contested areas"