President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to move away from a “car-centric” transport system in the Philippines, noting that years of prioritizing private vehicles have contributed to Metro Manila’s worsening traffic congestion and limited public mobility. 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 »
The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
The Philippines generated 269,552 tons of hazardous waste in 2024—a 13% increase from the previous year—highlighting growing pressure on the country’s waste management infrastructure. Read more »
Senator Mark Villar has denied in a statement the allegations concerning his ownership or controlling interest in the Villar-owned water service provider, PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., during his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2016 to 2021. Read more »
Farmers in Cagayan Valley received a major agricultural boost as the Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO 2) turned over P22 million worth of modern farming equipment and infrastructure. Read more »
