President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) was said to be comprehensive in its agenda, but lacks specifics on Mindanao issues.
DSWD Sec. Erwin Tulfo on July 10 clarified that it is a violation of the law to distribute food packs and relief items to non-government associations. Food assistance and relief goods are channeled by the department to respective local government units involved.
A volunteer Lumad teacher of the Tribal Filipino Program of Surigao del Sur was arrested on July 17 by the Philippine National Police in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur for allegedly participating in an ambush.
The creation of the NAIA, formerly Manila International Airport (MIA), began during the term of Manuel Roxas.
The Republic Act No. 11861 or Expanded Solo Parents' Welfare Act, in fact, lapsed into law on June 4, without Duterte's signature.