The Philippines is set to see a major expansion in hotel capacity, with 45,884 rooms across 213 properties projected to open by 2032. Read more »
Prolonged flooding has disrupted face-to-face classes across parts of Region 1, prompting DepEd to consider ways to make up for lost learning time once schools become safe to reopen. Read more »
The government’s proposed infrastructure spending for 2027 is putting renewed attention on how public projects are planned, coordinated, and completed, particularly as the country continues to deal with flooding and concerns over substandard infrastructure. Read more »
Nearly 2.4 million voters are set to participate in BARMM’s first regular parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026, with security and voter education efforts underway. Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) could fall short of its target to add more than 14,000 teachers next year if Congress does not restore funding for its recruitment program. Read more »
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s push to tighten government procurement rules advanced after the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 1962, or the Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act, on third and final reading. Read more »
