The Philippine employment rate dipped to 94.7 percent in July 2025 amid the entry of 1.7 million new workers into the labor force, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The July Labor Force Survey showed the unemployment rate rose to 5.3 percent from 4.7...
The Philippines is turning to Cambodia to help meet the demand of a growing population, as part of the government’s push to strengthen ties with the Southeast Asian country, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. In a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Tiu Laurel said the country...
The newly inaugurated President Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital—better known as Baseco Hospital—has secured accreditation under PhilHealth’s YAKAP program just three days after filing its application, in what officials believe is the fastest turnaround time in the country. The announcement...
President Marcos has ordered the Social Security System (SSS) and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to guard funds with integrity and invest wisely. In his speech at the ceremonial launching of the SSS Pension Reform Program on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Marcos reminded both institutions to...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, September 10, reminded all public school teachers that overtime work must be pre-approved and rendered only when absolutely necessary. In a statement, DepEd said the directive aims to ensure proper monitoring of teachers’ workloads, prevent...
The current flood control corruption scandal gripping the nation will pull down other countries’ level of interest in investing in the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez. This admission came during a media interview about the trade relationship...
While laws and rules are in place, they have not been implemented properly leading to systemic corruption activities that have been normalized for decades now, President Marcos lamented. Although deep-seated, Marcos vowed to put an end to corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways...
President Marcos has assured the public that subsidized government programs are financially sustainable and designed for long-term implementation. Marcos said this after critics questioned the sustainability of government initiatives such as the hospitals’ zero balance billing and the “Benteng...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is expecting the Philippines to bring in more foreign investments with the newly signed law extending long-term lease contracts. In a statement, FFCCCII said it welcomes the passage of Republic Act (RA) No. 12252,...
President Marcos has described the Philippines’ alliance with the United States as a “beacon of stability,” saying it continues to stand firm in the face of global uncertainty and challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the inaugural Manila Strategy Forum in Pasay City, Marcos said...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has praised the Department of Education (DepEd) under Secretary Sonny Angara for the "timely" issuance of the guidelines on overtime pay for public school teachers. Romualdez, in a statement Wednesday, Sept. 10, says the move ensures that educators receive just and...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In last week’s article, I discussed the government’s initiatives to develop and protect the capabilities of individuals and families under the ₱6.793 trillion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), anchored on...
