Western Visayas posted a sharp improvement in its poverty indicators in 2025 while recording the fastest economic growth among the country’s regions. Read more »
Local products from across Laoag City are taking center stage as all 80 barangays come together for a three-day fair at Aurora Park from Sept. 18 to 20. Read more »
Rome-based organization 50 Top Pizza released its annual rankings this week, placing Crosta Pizzeria at No. 31 and "a mano" at No. 48. 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 Philippines’ progress in reducing poverty is prompting calls for a stronger focus on the industries and investments that can create stable sources of income for Filipino households. Read more »
