The Philippine labor market recorded a weaker performance in July, with the unemployment rate reaching 6.0 percent, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority released Tuesday.

The government’s proposed infrastructure spending for 2027 is putting renewed attention on how public projects are planned, coordinated, and completed, particularly as the country continues to deal with flooding and concerns over substandard infrastructure.

Filipinos traveling to or staying in Vietnam are being advised to get travel insurance as the country continues to report cases of food poisoning.