Cagayan de Oro has strengthened its standing as one of the country’s most economically dynamic urban centers, ranking as the second richest city outside Metro Manila based on per capita output. Read more »
Metro Manila commuters may soon experience a modern, eco-friendly alternative to conventional public transport, as the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) announced the upcoming launch of the Autonomous Rapid Rail Transit (ARRT) system. Read more »
The Philippine population is expected to continue expanding over the next decade, with official projections showing the country nearing the 124-million mark by 2035. Read more »
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is set to implement a strict prohibition on electric tricycles, commonly known as e-trikes, along key thoroughfares in Metro Manila beginning Friday, January 2, 2026. Read more »
Starting December 1, workers earning the minimum wage in the Bicol region will see a modest boost in their daily pay, with the new rate set at P435. Read more »
Seventy-seven percent of residents in Mega Manila believe corruption is more widespread now compared to three years ago, according to the latest SWS Surveys on Corruption. Read more »
