Context Dispatch
Japanese lawmakers visit Manila, reaffirm security and economic ties
A delegation of senior Japanese lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party visited the Philippines from January 6 to 7 to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security and economic issues.
BIR sues Wawao Builders over ‘ghost’ Bulacan project
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed criminal complaints before the Department of Justice against a major flood-control contractor over an alleged P48.39-million tax deficiency linked to a ghost project in Malolos City, Bulacan.
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.
