The Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging Filipinos to consider smarter and value-driven travel options as it moves to sustain the country’s tourism sector amid rising fuel costs and broader economic pressures. As financial pressures grow, the DOT said the tourism industry continues to...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will undertake rehabilitation works on Rosario Bridge along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City during Holy Week while maintaining traffic flow to minimize disruption to motorists. The agency said the project, which involves deck slab waterproofing and...
Only vehicles weighing up to five tons are allowed on Kennon Road as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cited ongoing safety risks along the route. Heavy vehicles remain banned and are advised to use Marcos Highway as an alternate route, the agency said. Authorities highlighted...
Employees observing Eid’l Fitr on Mar. 20 are entitled to 200-percent pay if they report for work and full pay if on approved leave, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers in its latest guidance. The regular holiday, declared under Proclamation No. 1189, Series of 2026,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 12, warned the public about a misleading social media post falsely claiming that classes are suspended every Thursday and Friday, stressing that the circulating information is fake news. In an advisory to the public, DepEd clarified that no...
Contractors and project owners must now submit Construction Safety and Health Programs (CSHP) online to speed up compliance and strengthen worker protection, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday, Mar. 3. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said the move simplifies...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday, Feb. 27, kept all national roads and bridges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) open while enforcing stricter safety measures to protect motorists. “Motorists are advised to exercise caution at all times and strictly...
A temporary one-way traffic scheme took effect on Galicia Street in Sampaloc, Manila as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) began the construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The project will be carried out along the westbound lane of Galicia Street,...
Private sector employees who report to work on Chinese New Year, Feb. 17, will receive additional pay, while those working on the EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary on Feb. 25 will receive their regular daily wage, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido...
The Manila city government has issued traffic rerouting and road closure advisories in several areas ahead of the Saint Jude Catholic School–Mendiola Consortium’s Run for Peace 2026 on Sunday, Feb. 8. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the traffic measures will be implemented...
Tropical Storm Ada (international name: Nokaen) continues to maintain its strength as it slowly moves away from Catanduanes, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Sunday, January 18. As of 10 a.m., PAGASA said the storm’s center was...
Tropical Storm Ada (international name: Nokaen) has slightly weakened but continues to pose weather hazards over parts of Luzon and the Visayas as it moves slowly east-northeastward, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said early Sunday, January...
