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 »
Starting Friday, June 20, students across Metro Manila can enjoy a 50 percent discount on all train rides, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that all public schools in the Philippines will have free internet access by the end of 2025. Read more »
Coconut remains Mindanao’s top agricultural product over the past five years, according to the Mindanao in Figures 2024 report released by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). Read more »
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI has commenced the annual three-month closed fishing season in Davao Gulf, effective from June 1 to August 31, 2025. Read more »
Early morning queues at public hospitals may soon be a thing of the past. The DOH has launched the Patient Appointment System (PAS), offering a faster, more convenient way for Filipinos to schedule consultations at government-run hospitals. Read more »
