Seeking to assist commuters in Metro Manila, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said it has implemented its “libreng sakay” or free transportation program. “The PCSO launched the Libreng Sakay Program to provide our fellow Filipinos who travel daily for work, school, and other...
The Philippines and Paraguay have signed agreements on diplomatic training cooperation and visa-free travel, as both countries look forward to having President Marcos and his delegation visit Paraguay “in the near future.” Speaking during a joint press statement in Malacañang, Marcos described...
Taguig City has begun distributing free school packages to thousands of public school learners from Kinder to Grade 12, ensuring they are equipped ahead of the June 8 class opening. Mayor Lani Cayetano spearheaded the rollout on May 11 at Ususan Elementary School, South Cembo Elementary School,...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The European Union (EU) is hoping to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines as early as this month, especially with only a few chapters left to be finalized. EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro said he is optimistic that the...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Southern Leyte, in partnership with the Philippine Army, formally declared the province insurgency-free on Tuesday following the deaths and surrender of hundreds of leaders, combatants, and supporters of the New People 's Army (NPA) in recent...
The Philippines and its neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are moving to fortify regional trade pacts and energy security frameworks as escalating Middle East tensions threaten to destabilize global supply chains. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the economic...
China is exploring the possibility of asking the Philippine government to expand its visa-free entry policies for its nationals to other key tourist destinations such as Boracay and Bohol, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said. Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan raised the proposal during the Love Boracay...
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) has urged Asia-Pacific governments to take immediate and coordinated action to address mounting economic pressures, including trade fragmentation, energy market shocks, and persistent supply chain disruptions, warning that business confidence across the...
Camarines Sur-based lawmakers are prodding the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) to expand the scope and duration of its month-long toll-free transport of farm produce. Rep. Migz Villafuerte of the province 's 5th district and Rep. Luigi Villafuerte of the...
The QCity bus will continue operating on May 1, maintaining its free ride service to ensure steady public transport for commuters during the Labor Day. In an advisory, the city government said buses will run at one-hour intervals across all routes throughout the regular holiday. The free service...
Through its Car-Free Sundays initiative, Vermosa transforms select roads into a shared, car-free environment every Sunday. More than just an open road, the program creates a setting where people can run, cycle, walk, or spend time outdoors together. Weekly fitness classes are also available for...
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) urged local government units to provide free electricity to the most vulnerable households in the country. ULAP President Dakila “Dax’’ Cua said the 100 percent discount on electricity charges is a timely intervention amid ...
