Integrated township developments in the Philippines are gaining attention for their resilience amid economic volatility. Read more »
The tourism town of Pagsanjan scaled down its traditional week-long Bangkero Festival into a one-day celebration held Saturday, April 25 in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Memorandum Order No. 110 declaring a national energy emergency due to the Middle East crisis. Read more »
Filipino cuisine once again gained international attention after chicken inasal, sinigang, and adobong manok were included in TasteAtlas’ April 2026 global food rankings, highlighting the growing recognition of the country’s signature dishes. Read more »
The “Safer Cities” campaign in Metro Manila led to thousands of apprehensions for minor violations, raising questions about policing, urban poverty, and what real city safety means in the Philippines. Read more »
The sardine industry in Zamboanga City is calling for urgent government support as rising fuel costs continue to cut into production, raising concerns about potential impacts on the country’s overall fish supply. Read more »
The Davao Region continues to dominate the country’s cacao industry, producing 7,807 metric tons (MT) and accounting for 72 percent of total national output, the Department of Agriculture–Davao Region (DA-11) reported. Read more »
