Even with the rise in the cost of basics, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the most recent inflation rate can still be categorized under the target set by the Development Budget Coordination Committee.
During his state visit to China, President Bongbong Marcos took the chance to discuss the problem facing Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez announced that the meetings between the leaders of the Philippines and China have positive engagement, showing a strong bond between the two countries.
While President Bongbong Marcos was on an official visit to China, Vice President Sara Duterte temporarily took charge of the government's day-to-day activities.
The Commission on Elections recorded more than 180,000 first-time voters that are covered to participate in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections in October.