In 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made it his mission to deliver government projects that directly improved the lives and welfare of Filipinos nationwide. Leading the top 12 impactful projects of the year is the Php20/kilo Rice Program, which makes rice more affordable and accessible to the public, reflecting the Administration’s commitment to easing the financial burden of Filipino families while supporting the livelihood of the country’s farmers. Taking care of every Filipino’s health

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confers Order of Lakandula with rank of Grand Cross to late DMW Sec. Toots Ople for her legacy and service. Marcos Jr. says he regrets not giving the award when Ople was still alive, noting that the late DMW chief was “one of the best people” he knew. | via Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News | ABS-CBN News