Philippines Today

07/08/2026

: Filipinos continued to express the highest levels of trust in the United States and Japan in the second-quarter 2026 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, while Australia also posted a positive rating.

The United States registered a "good" net trust rating of +42, followed by Japan at +36, while Australia earned a "moderate" +29.

Meanwhile, Israel and Russia received "neutral" net trust ratings at -5 and -8, respectively. China (-16), Palestine (-19), and Iran (-23) remained in "poor" territory, although China's rating improved slightly from the previous quarter.

Compared with the March 2026 survey, trust in the United States, Japan, and Australia edged higher, while ratings for Israel, Russia, Palestine, and Iran declined.

According to SWS, the survey was conducted from June 20 to 29 through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults nationwide. It has national sampling error margins of ±3 percentage points and ±6 percentage points each for Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

07/08/2026

: The executive and legislative branches reaffirmed their commitment to advancing priority legislation during a meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), focusing on measures to strengthen the economy, improve government services, and expand opportunities for Filipinos.

Among the agreements reached was a review of the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (Republic Act No. 12001), including possible amendments to the law to ensure its effective rollout.

The review aims to prevent additional burdens on property owners and businesses, encourage more investment, and ensure a fair and orderly transition to the new property valuation system. | 📸 Presidential Communications Office

07/08/2026

WARM WELCOME? Students of Ilocos Norte National High School appeared to give President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a well-coordinated welcome during his visit.

06/08/2026

The global race to unlock naturally occurring hydrogen has shifted to the Philippines, where U.S.-based startup Koloma has secured exclusive rights to explore one of the world’s most promising geological regions for the emerging clean energy resource.

The company announced that the Philippine government has awarded it Service Contract 92, covering parts of western Zambales, expanding its footprint in Central Luzon to more than 4,100 square kilometers.

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

06/08/2026

: Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, best known as Linda Walker in a hit mini-drama series, shared through an interpreter that she was delighted by the warm welcome she received in Manila. She said she was touched by the kindness of Filipino fans and was impressed by how clean the city is, leaving her with a positive and lasting first impression of the Philippines.

06/08/2026

WMMA pioneer Gina Iniong-Araos, nicknamed "Conviction," urged Filipino athletes to keep chasing their dreams and asked for continued support as she and the national team prepare for the Asian Games this September in Japan. Speaking at URCC Fight Night in Makati, the multi-medal fighter also expressed confidence that more victories await Team Philippines.

06/08/2026

WATCH: Chef Bruce Lim says great food doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. At a recent WOFEX culinary event, he demonstrated how affordable, shelf-stable ingredients such as corn and mushrooms can help create quality dishes while keeping food costs in check. For Lim, balancing creativity and affordability starts with understanding each dish and finding smart ingredient alternatives without compromising flavor.

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06/08/2026

Vice President Sara Duterte said the People’s Ville housing project visited by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Davao was initiated during her tenure as Davao City mayor.

06/08/2026

LOOK: The former central office of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in San Juan City has been designated a historical site by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), which unveiled a historical marker on July 29.

The site, once the INC's central office and the residence of its founder, Brother Felix Y. Manalo, was recognized for its historical significance.

The ceremony was led by NHCP chairman Regalado Trota Jose Jr. and Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo, the Iglesia Ni Cristo's deputy executive minister, and coincided with the INC's 112th anniversary and the 140th birth anniversary of its founder. | 📸 INC News

06/08/2026

Former PNP chief Nicolas Torre III is teaching himself how to play the piano. “Late ang driver kaya practice muna tayo ng kamoteng piano. Hahaha!” Torre wrote in the caption of his reel.