Rising oil, fertilizer, and shipping costs push developing economies to seek urgent World Bank support amid global supply chain disruptions. Read more »
After closing its longtime stall at University of the Philippines Diliman, the well-known street food spot Mang Larry’s Isawan has reopened at a new location in Quezon City. Read more »
Muntinlupa City has introduced new measures to manage rising fuel costs, including the formation of a task force that will monitor possible overpricing and hoarding of fuel products. The initiative comes as the local government moves to implement energy conservation policies across city offices amid increasing oil prices. Read more »
Thirty vibrant floats filled the streets of Baguio as the Panagbenga Festival marked its 30th year with a dazzling Grand Float Parade on March 1. Read more »
The Philippine government is ramping up efforts to revive the country’s coconut industry, with the goal of becoming the world’s top exporter of coconut products. Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded its virtual verification portal, allowing consumers to quickly check whether medicines, food products, cosmetics, and health establishments are registered and licensed. The update is part of government efforts to reduce the circulation of counterfeit and unregistered products in the market, particularly those sold online. Read more »
