Context Dispatch
Holidays in 2026
Plan your vacations this year with this the holiday calendar provided by Malacanang. The calendar lists extended weekends in April, May, June, August, November and December.
US President Trump claims capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
President Donald Trump said the US has “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown them out of the country following what he described as “large-scale” U.S. strikes.
High food prices worry Filipinos the most
Affordable food prices, corruption, and jobs are the top issues Filipinos want government leaders to address in their communities, according to a Stratbase-commissioned Pulse Asia survey conducted from December 12 to 15, 2025.
President Marcos’ trust rating down to -3 in November
A late-November Social Weather Survey (SWS) commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy shows a sharp regional divide in public trust between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.
Philippines and Japan unveil logo for 2026 Friendship Year
The official logo for the 2026 Philippines-Japan Friendship Year, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties, has been revealed.
