The ADB approved a $1.5-billion loan to help the Philippines fund fuel subsidies, fare discounts, cash aid and other support amid the Middle East conflict. Read more »
A newly signed law seeks to address these additional financial pressures by expanding government assistance for students pursuing college degrees and technical-vocational programs, particularly those from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more »
The Philippine labor market recorded a weaker performance in July, with the unemployment rate reaching 6.0 percent, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority released Tuesday. Read more »
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has identified the party and sectoral representatives who will form its Parliament following its historic parliamentary elections. Read more »
Access to legal advice could become more convenient for overseas Filipino workers under a proposed government program that would allow them to consult with lawyers in the Philippines remotely. Read more »
Electricity consumers may soon get some relief on their power bills after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) removed the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges. Read more »
