The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) has expressed opposition to the allocation of import volume under the expanded minimum access volume (MAV) for pork shipments, warning that it could disrupt supply chains and affect retail prices. In a statement on Friday, June 5, AmCham...
Citing a substantial pork supply shortfall, President Marcos has ordered an increase in the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork this year from 54,210 metric tons (MT) to 204,210 MT. Marcos signed Executive Order No. 116 on May 19, 2026, in response to the existing supply gap. "[T]here is an urgent...
Amid the scorching heat being experienced across the country, the water level of Angat Dam further declined and remained below its minimum operating level, prompting authorities to reduce water allocation for irrigation, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Saturday, May 16. As of 8...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Friday called on jeepney and taxi drivers to be considerate of the plight of passengers who cannot pay higher fares. Magalong made the remark after receiving complaints from students that some taxi drivers are imposing an additional P20 on top of the...
BAGUIO CITY – Residents and public utility vehicle (PUV) associations here agreed on a "voluntary" fare hike that would help address the woes of both commuters and transport sector workers following a public consultation. “The different associations conducted public consultations to inform the...
Minimum wage earners and domestic workers in Region V will receive higher pay starting April under newly approved wage orders issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Bicol approved Wage Order No. V-23 for private...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has finally made his dream of providing decent and high-quality homes to Manileños a reality following the raffle of 100 housing units for qualified beneficiaries under the city’s in-city vertical housing program on Wednesday, March 18. The raffle,...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso urged the members of the real estate sector to support his administration 's goal of providing proper homes to low-income Manileños on Thursday, Feb. 26, as part of his Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) agenda, alongside healthcare, education, and jobs....
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced the city government 's successful purchase of the land for the soon-to-be-built brand new Ospital ng Tondo on Tuesday, Feb. 24, as part of its ongoing efforts in ensuring the Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) of Manileños. Domagoso had earlier...
Thousands of workers and domestic helpers in Region XI will receive higher pay starting Mar. 13 following the implementation of new wage orders approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced. In a statement, the...
Lotto sales increased by 38.3 percent following the implementation of higher minimum jackpot prizes, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said on Monday, Feb. 9. In a statement, PCSO reported that total Lotto sales from Feb. 1 to 7, 2026 reached P413,827,025.00, higher than the...
A total of 100 electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, 100 laptops, and 100 printers were turned over by the Manila City Government to its 44 health centers on Monday, Feb. 2, as part of its expanded efforts in strengthening the city 's frontline healthcare services and operational efficiency....
