Manila — Senator Mark Villar is pushing for major reforms in the country’s transport sector through the filing of the Magna Carta of Commuters, a proposed law designed to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino commuters. Citing the daily struggles of millions who rely on public...
Metro Manila, July 8, 2025 — Findings from the study "Assessing the Viability of the 15-Minute City Model in Metro Manila" reveal that Filipinos are more eager than ever to swap long commutes for a neighborhood-centered lifestyle. In a survey of 420 residents drawn equally from inner-city...
Pag-IBIG Fund has earned its 13th consecutive unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), reaffirming its commitment to excellence in financial management, sound governance practices, and consistent compliance with accounting and auditing standards, officials announced on Tuesday, July...
Filipino math wizards have made the country proud again after winning multiple medals and awards in the STEMCO International Mathematics Competition global finals held in Singapore on June 20 to 23, 2025. According to the Mathematics Trainers ' Guild (MTG) which mentored the members of the...
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, COMCO School of Communications, and One Meralco Foundation, are bringing together students from across the country for the crowning moment of The Communication Olympiad. Scheduled to take place on June 27 at the Meralco...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel 's war aimed at destroying the country 's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a long-time foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict. Addressing the...
Key offices and agencies have stepped up their preparations for President Marcos ' anticipated fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. This, after the House of Representatives, represented by Secretary General Reginald Velasco, led an inter-agency meeting on the SONA on Tuesday,...
A group of tobacco harm reduction experts called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to acknowledge innovative products such as vapes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, saying the organization’s prohibitionist approach contradicts its mission to reduce tobacco-related deaths. In an...
In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, SM Supermalls and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) teamed up once again for the Kalayaan Job Fairs on June 12 in 28 SM malls nationwide. This isn’t just any job fair. It’s a full-blown opportunity hub, bringing together...
Pag-IBIG Fund announced that it is maintaining its low interest rates on housing loans until the end of 2025, continuing its efforts to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for Filipino workers. “We are keeping our housing loan interest rates low to help more Filipino workers...
Pag-IBIG Fund’s total assets surged past the ₱1.1 trillion mark as of March 31, 2025, underscoring its continued financial strength and reaffirming its position among the country’s leading government financial institutions. From ₱1.069 trillion at the end of 2024, total assets grew by...
Industry groups are urging the government to rationalize the excise tax system, warning that the current structure is fueling the illicit trade of cigarettes and alternative products, jeopardizing government finances and public health. They said the existing tax framework is misaligned with market...
