Private-sector workers and domestic helpers in Western Visayas could soon receive higher wages following the approval of a new minimum wage order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-6). Read more »
The Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) reported 50 dengue admissions from October 1 to 14, according to its health advisory. Read more »
The Philippines is among the countries that have increased their mangrove cover over the past four decades, offering hope for coastal conservation and ecosystem recovery. Read more »
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is aiming to bring the country’s emergency hotline response to a 100-percent efficiency rate, raising its target after the Unified 911 Hotline posted a 96.15-percent efficiency rate from January to August 2026. Read more »
The Philippine peso fell to a record intraday low of ?63.15 per US dollar on October 15, amid oil price concerns, US inflation, and domestic economic pressures. Read more »
Minimum wage earners in Metro Cebu now get P582 a day, while those in other covered areas get P542. Read more »
