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DICT targets national digital ID release by year end, seeks add’l budget to go after cyber scammers
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) targets to deploy national digital identifications (IDs) by the end of the year following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instruction to fast track its issuance after several delays.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said his government is committed to respecting the autonomy and authority of the Supreme Court as he highlighted strengthening the country’s democratic processes.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday inspected the unfinished flyover in Pavia town, Iloilo, and the ongoing flood control project in neighboring Jaro district of Iloilo City.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday inaugurated the improved Philippine Fisheries Development Authority-Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) in Barangay Baybay Tanza, Iloilo City, underscoring his administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s fisheries and agriculture sectors.

Congress leaders on Tuesday presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the signed Government Optimization Act, which aims to enhance the delivery of public services through improved efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday officially presented to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) amounting to PhP6.793 trillion, aimed at sustaining the momentum gained by the administration over the past three years.

While citing the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) progress in regaining public trust through improved services, particularly faster response to distress calls, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday directed the PNP to work harder and restore public confidence by taking more decisive and responsive actions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday inspected an infrastructure improvement project in Marikina City aimed at enhancing the natural drainage system and addressing the flooding problems in Metro Manila.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. disclosed on Monday that an initial review found that PhP100 billion worth of 20 percent of all flood control projects in the past three years were undertaken by 15 contractors.vvvv

Bengaluru— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held a series of high-level one-on-one meetings with top Indian business leaders on Thursday, aimed at deepening strategic investments in the Philippines and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation in key sectors such as digital infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and information technology.