The Philippines is being urged to overhaul its building regulations as the country faces increasingly complex construction demands and growing risks from climate change and natural calamities. Read more »
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is tightening its belt by cutting jobs at its minesite and sharply reducing investments, even as global coal prices recover, amid operational challenges and uncertainty over its mining contract. Read more »
The Philippines and the United States are expanding their health partnership through a five-year agreement focused on improving the country’s response to HIV and tuberculosis (TB). Read more »
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is urging the national government to move forward with the proposed Iloilo–Capiz–Aklan Expressway (Icaex), saying the long-planned infrastructure project could significantly improve transportation and drive economic development across Western Visayas. Read more »
Iloilo City is banking on a new P2.3-billion Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF) to strengthen its waste management system as the limited number of Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) across its barangays continues to hamper proper garbage segregation and disposal. Read more »
Cebu and Bohol are set to formalize their long-standing SugBohol Sisterhood initiative after the Cebu provincial government approved the signing of a partnership agreement that aims to strengthen collaboration across multiple sectors. Read more »
