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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), following the vacancy created by the departure of outgoing Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.

Defense, maritime security, energy resilience, and economic cooperation will take center stage as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a high-level summit in Japan this week, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has launched the Lakbay Alalay ng Gobyerno Program (LAYAG), a fare subsidy initiative set to benefit around 10 million sea passengers nationwide. Introduced via MARINA Advisory No. 2026-20, this program responds to rising fuel costs caused by global energy shifts, aiming to lower commuter expenses while helping domestic shipping businesses stay operational.

As economic uncertainty and rising living expenses continue to pressure Filipino households, efforts promoting responsible lending, consumer protection, and financial literacy are becoming increasingly critical in helping families maintain financial stability.