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 »
This August, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) will launch a unique project: employing senior citizens as tour guides in Intramuros, giving a fresh yet deeply personal twist to heritage tours. 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 »
In a major step toward food affordability, the provincial government of Negros Occidental has officially launched its ?20 per kilo rice program. Read more »
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has officially approved the creation of a 28-hectare mega ecozone in Sofronio Española, Palawan—marking a significant step forward in the government’s push for regional development. Read more »
A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
