Philippines Current Events 2026

Vocabulary flashcards covering key facts, political figures, national budget allocations, natural disasters, and environmental policies in the Philippines in 2026.

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The President of the Philippines in 2026 who signed the 2026 national budget and delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Sara Duterte

The Vice President of the Philippines in 2026 who faced impeachment complaints in February 2026 over alleged misuse of public funds.

2026 National Budget

The ₱6.79-trillion national budget signed into law by President Marcos on January 5, 2026.

Education Sector Allocation (2026 Budget)

The sector that received the largest allocation in the 2026 national budget, receiving about ₱1.3 trillion.

Healthcare Allocation (2026 Budget)

The funding allocated to healthcare in the 2026 national budget, totaling ₱448 billion.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

The government department whose proposed 2026 funding was substantially reduced amid the flood-control controversy.

Flood-Control Controversy

A major government controversy in 2026 centered on alleged anomalies in flood-control projects, investigated by the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Office of the Ombudsman

The government agency investigating flood-control anomalies and preparing cases against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Martin Romualdez

The former House Speaker mentioned by President Marcos during his 2026 SONA regarding flood-control investigations.

2026 Impeachment Complaints

Constitutional processes initiated in 2026 against Vice President Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., handled under the principle of due process and the rule of law.

Fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA)

President Marcos's penultimate national address delivered on July 27, 2026, which prominently featured the flood-control controversy and government reforms.

Strait of Hormuz

A major Asian waterway that became a critical concern for global energy supplies due to the war involving Iran in early 2026.

2026 Global Energy Shock

An economic strain driven by rising energy and fuel prices, causing diesel prices to rise sharply, affecting the Philippine peso, triggering higher inflation, and straining transportation.

Unprogrammed Appropriations

A specific type of government spending that President Marcos stated must not be misused as a discretionary fund.

Mayon Volcano

An active volcano in Albay maintained at Alert Level 3 in 2026 that generated a pyroclastic flow in May 2026 and caused ashfall affecting nearly 200,000 people.

Southwest Monsoon (Habagat)

A weather phenomenon that caused widespread flooding in August 2026 alongside Tropical Storm Luis and Typhoon Maymay.

PHIVOLCS

The Philippine government agency responsible for monitoring earthquakes and volcanic activity.

PAGASA

The Philippine government agency responsible for monitoring national weather conditions.

Magat Dam and Pantabangan Dam

Two key dams located in Isabela and Nueva Ecija, respectively, that required around-the-clock monitoring during heavy August 2026 rains.

Waste-to-Energy Facilities

Facilities promoted to address Metro Manila's critical garbage situation by converting non-recyclable waste into electricity, fuel, or heat.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022

An environmental law enforced against companies regarding plastic recovery to reduce plastic waste and pollution.

June 2026 Mindanao Earthquake

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao in June 2026.