00:00A calm and orderly Tuesday afternoon to all. I'm Claiselle Bardelia and you're watching PTV News Now, our source for factual, balanced and relevant reporting. We begin this afternoon with our top stories.
00:16President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is taking matters into his own hands as he personally dropped his fourth state of the nation address to be delivered on July 28 at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.
00:30According to Malacanang, the chief executive is leaving no stone unturned in reviewing major national concerns, including the economy, infrastructure, agriculture, digitalization, and national security.
00:43When asked about a possible ban on online gaming sites, the palace said the president is walking a tightrope, balancing economic implications with public welfare.
00:53In his previous son, President Marcos Jr. made headlines for drawing the line on pogos and firmly defending the West Philippine Sea.
01:04President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the proposed 6.793 trillion peso national budget for 2026, a 7.4% increase for this year's 6.326 trillion pesos.
01:19In Malacanang, the president is hands-on in aligning agency priorities, aiming not just for economic growth but also improving the Filipinos' quality of life.
01:31The 2026 national expenditure will prioritize education and social services, focused on three goals under the Philippine Development Plan, empowering families, boosting productivity sectors for job creation, and building a safe enabling environment for growth.
01:50Into world news, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face harsh new economic sanctions, including 100% tariffs.
02:04In a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Huda, Trump also unveiled a major weapon deal where NATO allies would purchase U.S. arms such as Patriot missiles to send to Ukraine.
02:18He criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and threatened secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners like China, India, and Turkey.
02:28Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed gratitude for the support, while Trump admitted his disappointment in Putin.
02:36And that's a wrap for this afternoon's stories. Join us later on for another set of breaking stories in our evening edition.
02:45I'm Clay Zelpordelia. Thank you for watching PDB News Now.
