The Philippine property sector shows mixed signals as Metro Manila and provincial markets move at different paces. Explore how residential, office, and commercial real estate segments are adjusting amid higher interest rates, affordability concerns, and ongoing development. Read more »
A fourth-year electronics engineering student from Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC), who was the school’s sole delegate, secured a gold medal for the National Capital Region (NCR) at the 2026 Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) National Culture and the Arts Festival (NCAF). Read more »
The proposed 4,000-hectare industrial hub in Luzon, developed under a US-led initiative to strengthen global supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing, has been framed as a landmark step in Philippine–U.S. economic cooperation. Read more »
Authorities confiscated smuggled cigarettes with an estimated market value of P2.4 million during a pre-dawn law enforcement operation in Zamboanga City on Wednesday, April 15, as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal trading activities in coastal areas. Read more »
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero backed the newly formed Inter-Agency Task Force on Emergency Socioeconomic Crisis Response in Davao City, calling it a timely local initiative to address the growing impact of rising fuel prices on transportation, goods, and livelihoods. Read more »
A new healthcare initiative aimed at expanding access to essential medicines was officially introduced in Ilagan City, Isabela on Wednesday, drawing residents and patients who welcomed the rollout of the service. Read more »
