Foreign tourists in the Philippines can now enjoy tax-free shopping, thanks to the newly signed implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists program. Read more »
Iloilo City has introduced an innovative initiative aimed at improving communication with deaf-mute individuals during emergencies. Read more »
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has cancelled a 2002 agreement with government housing contractor Blue Star and given it 15 days to vacate a 430-hectare area that includes the Masungi Georeserve in Tanay, Rizal. Read more »
Concerns over Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) intensify amid rising illegality and crime. Will they persist in 2025? Read more »
According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the greater white-fronted geese, a rare bird species, was seen for the first time at Paoay Lake National Park. Read more »
To protect the province's 8,000-hectare reforestation initiative, which was impacted by a number of forest fires last year, the Ilocos Norte government plans to bring in 226 more barangay ranger officers (BROs) this year. Read more »
