BAGUIO CITY – The city government will explore other options for the redevelopment of the city 's public market following SM Prime Holdings ' (SMPH) withdrawal of its public-private partnership (PPP) proposal for the measure. In an interview on Tuesday, Councilor Paolo Reynor Salvosa,...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government must resolve long-standing issues over the Baguio public market after SM Prime Holdings withdrew its unsolicited proposal to redevelop the more than three-hectare property, officials said Monday. Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan said the city needs to settle problems...
(UPDATED) The Philippine National Police ordered all police chiefs nationwide to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) on the possible establishment of designated centralized markets for firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials ahead of the New Year revelry as it recorded one fatality due to...
The gradual return of China’s outbound travel market is expected to drive the Philippines’ tourism recovery, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) pointing to improved visa access and restored air connectivity as factors set to lift visitor arrivals in 2026. China remains a strategic source...
On my recent trip to Tokyo, I realized how familiar my routine had become. It’s my fourth visit, and most of those trips revolved around malls, outlets, and shopping streets. This time, I wanted something different. I 'd been seeing posts about the Tokyo City Flea Market and, as a fan of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, November 16 he didn’t find it strange to see the stock market plunge to a new five-year low following the allegations made by former lawmaker Zaldy Co against President “Bongbong” Marcos. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance said...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will build cheaper farm-to-market roads (FMR) once it formally assumes responsibility of the program starting next year, with the agency introducing new methods to help cut costs. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the government will save at least 20...
Consumers may see an increase in their electricity bills this month after prices on the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged following recent earthquakes and inclement weather. The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported on Thursday, Nov. 6, that...
ILOILO CITY – A new chapter began in this city’s journey towards progress and innovation. The newly redeveloped Iloilo Central and Terminal markets officially opened to the public on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. In partnership with the Iloilo City government, SM Prime Holdings said these milestone...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian questioned on Monday, Oct. 27, the 104 percent increase of farm-to-market road (FMR) appropriations from P16 billion to P32 billion under the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). "Kasi nakita po namin sa GAB na lumaki ang pondo ng FMR from P16 billion to P32 billion...
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There will no longer be "palakasan" or influence peddling in the construction of farm-to-market roads in the country, President Marcos said, citing that this practice has often led to misplaced and unhelpful projects. Marcos said due to the "palakasan" system, there have been agricultural roads...
