A wealthy woman in a mountain cave lends plates to her neighbors, sails overseas to trade cacao, and may be responsible for a broken bridge. The legend of Maria Cacao is stranger and more local than a typical fairy tale. Read more »
Filipinos preparing for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day can expect stable prices of candles and other basic goods for now, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to monitor prices and supplies ahead of Undas. Read more »
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying security operations in residential communities and public areas as the country prepares for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, commonly known as Undas, on Nov. 1 and 2. Read more »
The lack of inspection facilities for imported agricultural products is allowing smuggled goods to enter the Philippines, according to the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG). Read more »
The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
More than 16 million Filipinos in former conflict-affected communities have benefited from P44.9 billion worth of government development projects under the Barangay Development Program (BDP). Read more »
