A law championed by former Senator Cynthia Villar is now in full effect, promising stronger support and safeguards for coconut farmers across the Philippines — a sector long mired in decades of controversy due to the misuse of the multibillion-peso coco levy fund. Read more »
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is aiming to strengthen the Philippines’ strategic partnership with India, as he embarks on a five-day official visit that seeks to boost cooperation in defense, trade, agriculture, and technology. Read more »
Good news for every Filipino as PhilHealth’s YAKAP ng Pamahalaan program is now open for registration, offering free consultations, laboratory tests, and medicines worth up to P20,000 per year. Read more »
The Philippines and Israel are looking to forge a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at deepening economic ties and removing trade barriers between the two nations. 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 »
Fuel prices in the Philippines are volatile as the Israel-Iran conflict fuels global uncertainty. Major oil companies implemented a staggered pump price increase, with a second wave followed on June 26 and 27. Read more »
