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Marcos Administration Opens Second Walang Gutom Community Kitchen in Cebu City

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has inaugurated a second Walang Gutom community kitchen in Cebu City, expanding the government’s anti-hunger program aimed at providing direct food assistance to vulnerable urban communities.

24 Overseas Filipino Workers Repatriated From Russia After Diplomatic Negotiations

The Philippine government has successfully repatriated 24 overseas Filipino workers previously detained in Yakutsk, Russia, following diplomatic coordination led by the Department of Migrant Workers and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Philippine Fisheries Authority Orders Safety Checks at General Santos Fish Port After Earthquake

The Department of Agriculture has ordered structural inspections at the General Santos Fish Port Complex following a strong earthquake, aiming to ensure the safety of facilities critical to the country’s tuna export supply chain.

Philippine National Police Launches Operation Against Cybercrime Scam Network in Muntinlupa

Authorities have intensified operations against an underground scam hub in Muntinlupa City, focusing on dismantling its infrastructure and identifying external actors believed to be financing illegal online fraud activities.

Philippines Deploys 1.6 Billion Peso Upgrade Plan for Navotas and Palawan Fish Ports

The government has approved a 1.6 billion peso modernization program for key fish ports in Navotas and Palawan, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses and improve infrastructure supporting coastal fishing communities near the West Philippi...

Philippine Science Parks Leads Largest-Ever Delegation to US Biotechnology Convention in San Diego

The Philippine Science and Technology Parks, together with leading universities, has sent its largest delegation to the BIO International Convention in the United States to promote AI-driven biotechnology and attract global venture capit...

DoubleDragon Raises Stake in MerryMart to Nearly Full Ownership in Retail Expansion Push

DoubleDragon Corporation has increased its ownership of grocery chain MerryMart to almost 99 percent through a tender offer, consolidating its position in the Philippine retail sector and strengthening its consumer business portfolio.

National Healthcare Spending in the Philippines Rises to 1.87 Trillion Pesos Amid System Expansion

Government data shows national healthcare expenditure has reached 1.87 trillion pesos, reflecting increased investment in hospital upgrades, expanded coverage programs, and growing demand for private medical services.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Seizes 369 Million Pesos in Nationwide Anti-Narcotics Operation

Authorities have arrested 111 suspects and confiscated approximately 369 million pesos worth of illegal drugs in a coordinated nationwide crackdown, as the government continues intensified operations against transnational drug networks.

Philippine National Police Expands Manhunt Into Financiers Behind Muntinlupa Scam Hub

Law enforcement agencies have widened their investigation into a cybercrime operation in Muntinlupa City, targeting suspected international financiers behind large-scale scam networks that threaten the credibility of the country’s outsou...

Philippines Advances 24.5 Billion Peso Floating Solar Project to Expand Renewable Energy Supply

SunAsia Energy and its partners have finalized plans for a 24.5 billion peso floating solar power project, advancing efforts to expand renewable energy capacity without using agricultural land and strengthening the country’s clean energy...

Ayala Land Reports 29 Percent Surge in Luxury Condominium Sales in Makati and Bonifacio Global City

Ayala Land’s premium residential segment recorded a 29 percent increase in high-end condominium sales during the first five months of the year, supported by strong demand from wealthy domestic buyers and foreign investors in Metro Manila...

Department of Energy Launches Framework for Waste-to-Energy Projects With 400 Megawatt Auction Capacity

Energy regulators have expanded the country’s waste-to-energy auction program to 400 megawatts, aiming to boost renewable power generation while addressing growing urban solid waste challenges across major cities.

Department of ICT and Google Cloud Launch National Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Partnership

The Philippine government has partnered with Google Cloud to deploy enterprise artificial intelligence systems and cybersecurity tools across public sector services, accelerating efforts to modernize government operations and strengthen ...

World Bank Keeps Philippine Growth Forecast at 3.7 Percent Citing External Risks and Energy Pressures

The World Bank has maintained its Philippine GDP growth outlook at 3.7 percent for the year, noting that global geopolitical tensions and elevated energy costs continue to weigh on the country’s ability to reach official expansion targets.

Philippines Raises 2.5 Billion Dollars in Global Bond Sale to Fund Infrastructure Program

Economic managers have successfully raised 2.5 billion US dollars from international capital markets, signaling continued investor confidence in the country’s fiscal position and securing funding for major transport and infrastructure pr...

Philippines and Canada Expand Defense Cooperation and Energy Trade Amid South China Sea Security Concerns

Defense officials have announced deeper military and logistics cooperation with Canada, alongside discussions on liquefied natural gas supply and broader security coordination, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares a visit aimed at ...

Philippines Moves to Launch First Nuclear Power Auction in Landmark Energy Policy Shift

The Department of Energy has begun preparations for the country’s first competitive nuclear energy auction, marking a significant shift in national energy planning aimed at reducing reliance on imported coal and strengthening baseload po...

Major Multinationals Warn of Potential Philippine Exit Over Energy Infrastructure Constraints

A new international business survey shows that as many as 78 percent of executives operating in the Philippines are considering relocating operations abroad, citing costly imported fuel dependence and urging faster government progress on...

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Raises Policy Rate to 4.75 Percent to Contain Persistent Inflation Pressures

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent, citing ongoing inflation risks driven by volatile global energy prices and resilient domestic demand conditions across the Phil...

Typhoon Francisco Intensifies as Northern Luzon Braces for Severe Winds and Flooding Threat

The Philippine weather agency PAGASA has issued extreme alerts as Typhoon Francisco strengthened with sustained winds of up to 155 kilometers per hour, prompting large-scale disaster preparedness efforts and the prepositioning of relief ...

Senate Advances to Historic Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte After Pre-Trial Proceedings Conclude

The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, has completed pre-trial conferences in the case against Vice President Sara Duterte without excluding any evidence, clearing the way for a high-profile constitutional trial unfoldin...

Philippine Coast Guard Reports Chinese Floating Structure Installed at Scarborough Shoal Amid Rising Maritime Tensions

Philippine national security agencies and the coast guard have confirmed the presence of a newly deployed six-by-six meter Chinese floating platform inside the lagoon of Scarborough Shoal, intensifying concerns over sovereignty in the Ph...

Philippine National Police Launches Internal Investigation After Officers Arrested in Criminal Case

The Philippine National Police has tightened internal oversight after several active-duty officers were arrested in connection with alleged criminal activity, raising renewed concerns over institutional discipline and public trust.

Mactan-Cebu Airport Partners With Quanzhou to Expand China Passenger and Cargo Routes

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has signed an agreement with Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport to expand direct passenger and cargo links, targeting recovery in Chinese tourism and trade flows.

Domestic Fuel Prices Set for Rollback Offering Relief to Transport Sector

Oil companies in the Philippines are preparing a significant fuel price rollback following global oil price movements and a stronger peso, offering short-term relief to transport operators and logistics firms.

Finance Secretary Pushes Expansion of PhilHealth Benefits to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Costs

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is advocating for expanded health insurance benefits under PhilHealth, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses for contributing members using the agency’s reserve funds.

Lufthansa Technik Sees Strong Demand Growth for Philippine Aircraft Maintenance Services

Lufthansa Technik says the Philippines is strengthening its position as a global aircraft maintenance hub, supported by a skilled workforce and rising demand for regional aviation repair and overhaul services.

Telecom Networks Restore 97% Coverage in Mindanao After Devastating Earthquake

Globe Telecom and PLDT say they have restored 97% of network services in earthquake-affected areas of Mindanao, helping emergency response operations and reconnecting businesses and communities.

Arthaland and Mitsui Fudosan Break Ground on Premium Manila Commercial Project in Binondo

Philippine developer Arthaland and Japan’s Mitsui Fudosan have begun construction of the Sondris project in Manila’s Binondo district, marking continued foreign backing for premium commercial real estate development in the capital.

San Miguel Corporation Files ₱30 Billion Preferred Share Offering for Infrastructure Expansion

Conglomerate San Miguel Corporation has filed for a 30 billion peso preferred share issuance to fund expansion across toll roads, airports, and energy transition projects, reinforcing its heavy infrastructure investment strategy.

Marcos Administration Appoints Leni Robredo to Lead Special National Development Projects

The Philippine government has appointed former Vice President Leni Robredo to head special national strategic initiatives, a move widely viewed as an effort to strengthen cross-party cooperation on development priorities.

Foreign Direct Investment Inflows to the Philippines Fall to Two-Month Low on Global Uncertainty

Philippine financial authorities report a decline in foreign direct investment inflows, citing investor caution driven by Middle East tensions, high global interest rates, and broader security concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

Moro Islamic Liberation Front Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Accord Despite Implementation Delays in Bangsamoro

MILF leadership says it remains committed to the Bangsamoro peace agreement even as independent monitors warn that key normalization and decommissioning steps are falling behind schedule in the autonomous region.

Overseas Filipino Worker Remittances Slow to Near Four-Year Low Amid Global Economic Pressure

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reports that cash remittance growth from overseas Filipinos slowed to 2% in April, the weakest pace in nearly four years, reflecting tighter global economic conditions and inflation pressures affecting mig...

PLDT Moves Toward $400 Million Data Centre REIT Listing Amid Rising Regional Cloud Demand

Telecommunications giant PLDT is preparing a data centre real estate investment trust listing that could raise about $400 million, aiming to expand its digital infrastructure footprint as demand for cloud services grows across Southeast ...

President Marcos Strengthens Diplomatic Balancing Act With Germany and Russia Engagements

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pursuing parallel diplomatic outreach, hosting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Manila for talks on manufacturing and maritime cooperation while also attending high-level discussions with Russ...

Typhoon Francisco Intensifies Southwest Monsoon Threatening Flooding Across Luzon and Visayas

The Philippine weather bureau PAGASA has upgraded Francisco to typhoon status, warning that it will strengthen the southwest monsoon and bring heavy rainfall, landslides, and flooding risks across northern and western Luzon in the coming...

Philippine Government Think Tank Warns of Rising Stagflation Risks Amid High Inflation and Slowing Growth

Government economic researchers warn that the Philippine economy is showing early signs of stagflation, with persistent inflation driven by food and energy costs coinciding with a clear slowdown in overall economic expansion.

Philippine Peso Strengthens to 60 Level After US–Iran Interim Peace Agreement Eases Oil Fears

The Philippine peso posted its strongest close in over a month, finishing at 60.48 per US dollar after an interim US–Iran agreement to reduce hostilities helped ease concerns over global oil supply disruptions and supported emerging mark...

Philippine Coast Guard Raises Alarm Over Chinese Floating Structure at Scarborough Reef

Philippine authorities and security partners say a semi-permanent floating platform installed by Chinese maritime forces inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone has intensified diplomatic protests and increased scrutiny of activi...