Matthew David of AMLC seeks to transition to BSP following his leadership in uncovering corruption within flood control projects. Read more »
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged stronger cooperation between Europe and Asia to uphold international law amid rising global threats. Read more »
The Philippines is set to strengthen its energy research capabilities with the opening of the country’s first dedicated laboratory for oil and gas exploration in Palawan. Read more »
The Philippine government has given the green light to a major change in the school calendar, moving from the traditional four-grading-period system to a three-term structure beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year. Read more »
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported receiving 47,446 complaints against companies operating online lending applications between August 2024 and January 2026, many of which involve allegations of abusive collection practices and rapidly increasing debt. Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
