Year-ender Special Report: Top 12 Impactful Projects of 2025 - December 29, 2025

In 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made it his mission to deliver government projects that directly improved the lives and welfare of Filipinos nationwide.

Leading the top 12 impactful projects of the year is the Php20/kilo Rice Program, which makes rice more affordable and accessible to the public, reflecting the Administration’s commitment to easing the financial burden of Filipino families while supporting the livelihood of the country’s farmers.

Taking care of every Filipino’s health and expanding the country’s healthcare access were top priorities for the President. A record-breaking distribution of ambulances to all local government units (LGUs) was carried out throughout the year. Full coverage of medical expenses for patients in ward accommodations at Department of Health (DOH) hospitals was implemented, and a groundbreaking benefit package designed to support Filipinos at every stage of life was successfully introduced.

Government transactions and services were streamlined, accelerated and made more accessible to every Filipino, while improving internet connectivity and expanding free Wi-Fi access, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

Financial assistance and subsidies for college education have been expanded to support more students, along with a 50 percent discount on train fares. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are also benefiting from the 50 percent train fare discount. Every Sunday, a family of four traveling together on the railway system receives significant fare savings, with only one member paying and the other three riding for free.

Collaboration among the government, LGUs and the private sector paved the way for major projects that addressed involuntary hunger among ‘food-poor’ families and walk-in street dwellers, along with waterways clearing and cleaning operations.

The Marcos Administration also aimed to revitalize the historic Pasig River by transforming it into a vibrant and thriving destination that blends cultural preservation, intercity connectivity, pedestrian access and economic growth.

All 12 impactful projects of 2025 share a common goal – to ensure that no Filipino is left behind as the Marcos Administration moves forward on the journey toward a ‘Bagong Pilipinas.’