At least 421 flood control projects across the Philippines have been identified as nonexistent or “ghost projects,” following an initial round of inspections, as confirmed by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9. Read more »
The Philippine labor market continued to show signs of resilience as unemployment dipped in May 2025, with more Filipinos finding jobs across key sectors and subsectors. Read more »
Senator Mark Villar has denied in a statement the allegations concerning his ownership or controlling interest in the Villar-owned water service provider, PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., during his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from 2016 to 2021. Read more »
In July, the Philippines witnessed a notable spike in unemployment, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The number of unemployed Filipinos aged 15 and above surged to 2.38 million, up from 1.62 million in June and 2.29 million in July 2023. Read more »
A PHP17 billion airport will be built to replace the current Dumaguete airport to accommodate the estimated 2.5 million passengers by 2038, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Read more »
July saw an increase in the country's inflation to 4.4%, over the government's goal range of 2% to 4%. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the most recent rate is lower than the 4.7% rate in July 2023 but higher than the 3.7% rate in June 2024. Read more »
