A major upgrade of the Bacolod-Silay Airport is expected to begin in 2027, with P400 million allocated for the terminal expansion. Read more »
The Supreme Court declared the 2024 and 2025 national budgets unconstitutional and voided parts of the 2026 unprogrammed appropriations rules. Malacañang will seek reconsideration. Read more »
The China-Philippines diplomatic dispute has spilled onto social media, with the Chinese Embassy in Manila responding directly to Philippine lawmakers, senators and government officials through a series of Facebook posts as calls grow to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata. Read more »
The future of Philippine agriculture depends not only on what farmers grow, but also on the science, production methods, and market decisions that determine whether crops can thrive. This was a central focus of Pagsibol 2026. Read more »
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned whether the proposed 2027 national budget is being used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial. Senate leaders and Malacañang rejected the allegation, saying there is no basis to link budget deliberations to the trial. Read more »
CDO has 1,293 hotel rooms in the works, nearly double Davao’s 655, a new industry report says. Read more »
