The Philippines is set to see a major expansion in hotel capacity, with 45,884 rooms across 213 properties projected to open by 2032. Read more »
The SIM Card Registration Act was supposed to make it harder for criminals to hide behind anonymous mobile numbers. Four years after the law was signed, however, the PNP-ACG says SIM cards remain at the center of almost all cybercrime cases. Read more »
The recent flooding and accumulation of garbage across parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on the country's plans to convert residual waste into electricity, as the government moves to accelerate its waste-to-energy (WTE) program. Read more »
The Philippines is stepping up its call for stronger safeguards for Filipino seafarers as thousands of maritime workers remain caught in a dangerous situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Read more »
Known as the blue swimming crab capital of Negros Occidental, E.B. Magalona has launched a weekly unlimited crab feast to attract more local tourists while creating new opportunities for its seafood industry amid a decline in exports. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s approval and trust ratings declined in the latest Pulse Asia survey, while Vice President Sara Duterte maintained majority public support, as Filipinos continued to cite inflation and other economic issues as the country's most pressing concerns. Read more »
