Semirara Mining and Power Corp. announced two redundancy programs covering 1,458 employees amid lower coal production targets, mining contract uncertainty and seawater inflows at its Acacia mine. Read more »
A record-low peso, rising inflation, and slowing growth raise concerns over the Philippine economy as historical parallels with the Marcos Sr. era resurface. Read more »
Cebu is pursuing a new set of technology and manufacturing ventures that could start creating jobs in 2027, with proposed investments ranging from artificial intelligence security research to electric motorcycle production. Read more »
Iloilo is preparing a series of water security measures as the province braces for the expected dry spell associated with Super El Niño, with at least P48.75 million proposed to support preparations and emergency interventions. Read more »
The Supreme Court declared the 2024 and 2025 national budgets unconstitutional and voided parts of the 2026 unprogrammed appropriations rules. Malacañang will seek reconsideration. Read more »
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan urged the government to consider a national state of calamity as El Niño farm damage and losses reached P8.57 billion, affecting over 288,000 farmers. Read more »
