The country’s leading group of employers said micro-entrepreneurs will be the most affected by the upcoming implementation of the ₱50 wage hike for private sector workers in the National Capital Region (NCR), warning that it could lead to job losses and business closures. The Employers...
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) font-family: Gilroy; display: inline !important;>donated ₱300,000 to the City Government of Alaminos to support mangrove rehabilitation programs led by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). These two activities reaffirm its ...
The 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) will be held from October 23 to 25, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. With momentum building from both public and private sectors, EVAP aims to consolidate its efforts in pushing for the widespread adoption of electric mobility in...
The trough of Tropical Storm Danas (formerly “Bising”) will continue to bring rains to parts of extreme northern Luzon, while the southwest monsoon (habagat) affects most of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday,...
Malaysia-based AirAsia, one of Asia’s leading low-cost carriers, is expanding its fleet with 70 new aircraft to meet the demand of its global ambitions, enhancing the Philippines’ connectivity to new destinations while maintaining budget-friendly fares. AirAsia, a wholly owned subsidiary of...
Three decades after its creation, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is still falling short of its mandate to guide the nation’s higher education system, according to a recent report from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), which recommends a sweeping evaluation of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted significant improvements in early grade reading outcomes during its 2025 summer programs, attributing the gains to food support initiatives aligned with President Marcos’ push for stronger learning recovery and child nutrition. DepEd said the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that it has expanded the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program (GPP) to 44,965 schools nationwide for School Year 2025–2026—a 50.6 percent increase from the 2022–2023 school year. This initiative aligns with President Marcos’ directive to integrate...
World Vision Philippines welcomed Matteo and Sarah Geronimo Guidicelli as its newest ambassadors, marking the beginning of a meaningful partnership focused on creating a lasting impact in the lives of Filipino children and their communities. As dedicated supporters of causes that uplift the...
JAKARTA, Indonesia—Tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), which has emerged as a leading force in the pursuit of a smoke-free future, expects the Philippines to be among the pioneers in transitioning to smoke-free products. On the sidelines of Technovation: Smoke-free by Sampoerna,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 4 clarified that the Senate Impeachment Court’s recent pronouncements regarding the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte do not reflect the sentiments of all senator-judges. Hontiveros made the statement after Atty. Regie Tongol said that the impeachment...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and technical partner Central Philippine University (CPU) recently launched the Technical Guide on Food Product Packaging in the Philippines here. “We often think of packaging in terms of aesthetic or visuals. But in the food...
