The first flag has been erected by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to mark the four-kilometer perimeter of Mt. Kanlaon’s permanent danger zone (PDZ) on Negros Island. Read more »
Carnival Cruise Line, considered one of the biggest cruise lines in the world, arrived in Manila for the first time ever. From Singapore, the ship is traveling across the Pacific for 25 days to reach Long Beach, California, in the United States. Read more »
In a significant move for the digital economy, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law a Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services. This law applies to overseas e-commerce firms and popular streaming platforms. Read more »
Is happiness truly something that money can buy? According to a survey by Expensivity–a consumer website that covers the ins and outs of money, how to spend it, and where to invest it–Filipinos require at least P110,000 a month to be happy. Read more »
Forbes Asia’s 2024 “100 to Watch” list highlights promising startups and small businesses across the Asia-Pacific region, and this year, three standout Filipino companies—Lista, Zed, and Mober—are making headlines. Read more »
A PHP17 billion airport will be built to replace the current Dumaguete airport to accommodate the estimated 2.5 million passengers by 2038, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Read more »
