FACT CHECK: SC didn’t rule Marcos’ budget signing unconstitutional

Rappler - Nov 7, 2026

The Court faulted Congress for raising the President's proposed budget, and with the decision not yet final, no formal probe has been opened

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PH sugar industry leaders firm on export ban despite increased US quota

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Ibagiw festival showcases Baguio’s evolving creative scene

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BAGUIO CITY—Artists and craftsmen in this city opened the 2026 annual Ibagiw Creative Festival on Friday to showcase Baguio’s evolving art scene, on the run-up to its 10th anniversary in 2027 as the country’s pioneer “Creative City.” The city was declared a Creative City in 2017 for folk arts and crafts by the United Nations