Caller identification service provider Whoscall reports that 6,157,517 text short messaging service (SMS) frauds were reported in the Philippines in 2024. Read more »
Davao City has retained its position as one of the wealthiest local government units in the Philippines, according to the Commission on Audit’s (COA) 2023 financial report. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two significant laws aimed at bolstering support for families affected by disasters and students facing financial challenges. Read more »
The Philippines will host the fourth meeting of the Board of the Loss and Damage Fund of the UN Climate Change Convention in Manila from December 2-5. Read more »
In order to concentrate on its core operations, the state-run Land Bank of the Philippines is selling UCPB Savings Bank, Inc. According to a statement from Landbank, after UCPB Savings is fully privatized, the state-owned lender hopes to expand its offerings to important development areas. Read more »
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced that P1 billion will be made available to assist the victims of the Marawi Siege. The DBM said in a statement that 574 beneficiaries would receive financial compensation, primarily for structural damages and death claims Read more »
