Given the sizable Filipino community in Dubai, it is not surprising that the country has a hub for anything Filipino. With Filipinos already making up 21.3% of Dubai's population as of this year, it’s no small feat that establishments devoted exclusively to Filipinos continue to flourish. Read more »
In the Philippines, the traditional "sari-sari" store remains a cornerstone of local commerce, with recent data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforcing this reality. Read more »
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara underlined that teachers' workloads should be more evenly distributed in order to enhance student learning outcomes. 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 »
As the Philippines continues to grapple with high risks from natural disasters, the government has introduced upgraded versions of its GeoRiskPH online tools. Read more »
The International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) is set to make a significant impact on September 21, 2024, with a massive clean-up effort taking place across 15 SM Supermalls in the Philippines. Read more »
