Top officials are renewing calls for an updated and comprehensive flood management plan for Metro Manila, as heavy rains and urban flooding continue to disrupt daily life for millions of residents. Read more »
Starting July 2025, banks in the Philippines began implementing a uniform 20% final withholding tax (FWT) on all interest income from bank deposits. Read more »
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa declared gambling addiction a public health concern, as he voiced support for proposed legislation seeking to ban or tightly regulate online gambling in the Philippines. Read more »
Online gambling in the Philippines has surged in popularity in recent years, fueled by digital access and marketing. Yet beyond the flashy promise of easy winnings, this trend may cost Filipinos far more than it gains. Read more »
In a sweet step forward for the agriculture sector, Abuyog, Leyte is set to welcome a PHP6-million jackfruit processing center dedicated to the world’s sweetest jackfruit—the Eastern Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (EVIARC) variety. Read more »
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged the government to prioritize the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amidst escalating risks abroad. Read more »
