Rising oil, fertilizer, and shipping costs push developing economies to seek urgent World Bank support amid global supply chain disruptions. Read more »
Davao City is opening its doors to tourists with the launch of the Davao Market Experience Familiarization Tour, which began on Wednesday, March 18. Read more »
Caloocan City is taking a major step toward modernizing its healthcare system as Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan rolls out a digital transformation across the city’s health centers. Read more »
A young cadet from Kabacan, North Cotabato has achieved a remarkable milestone abroad, earning recognition that has sparked pride throughout Central Mindanao. Cadet First Class Guidson Tesoro Domingo, 24, has become the first Filipino to receive the prestigious Star Cadet Award from the Korean Military Academy (KMA). Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran often send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. While no full-scale war is underway, any direct military confrontation between the two countries could trigger economic and geopolitical ripple effects that reach the Philippines. Read more »
