Australia is providing the Philippines with a AU$45-million (around P2 billion) grant to support reforms and projects designed to expand economic opportunities. Read more »
Travelers taking ferries from Cebu to several destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao will have to set aside more for transportation as OceanJet introduces a 10-percent fuel surcharge amid higher global oil prices. Read more »
The Mountain Province Health Board is strengthening efforts to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) Read more »
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 »
Electricity consumers may soon get some relief on their power bills after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) removed the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges. Read more »
Gasoline prices could rise by P5.50 to P6 per liter and diesel by P4 to P4.50 as global oil prices and a weaker peso put pressure on fuel costs. Read more »
