U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 22, announced a new 19% tariff on Philippine goods following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Trump, calling the meeting a “beautiful visit,” said the Philippines would grant zero tariffs to select US goods. Read more »
The Land Transportation Office (LTO), together with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has launched a new digital platform aimed at dramatically shortening the time motorists wait for license plates and registration documents. Read more »
The Baguio City government is set to launch a new digital tool that empowers residents to report potential hazards in their surroundings—marking a step toward a more community-driven approach to disaster preparedness. Read more »
Free shuttle services have been deployed across major routes in Metro Manila to assist stranded commuters affected by heavy rains and flooding. Read more »
The 8th Eddy Awards–organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd)--honored the finest achievements in Philippine cinema on Sunday night, July 20, in Pasay City. Read more »
Despite a slight decline, inflation remains the most urgent national concern for Filipinos, with 62% of respondents in Pulse Asia’s June 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey citing it as their top worry. Read more »
