Rice prices up 30 percent are hitting low-income households in Western Visayas hardest, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Read more »
The Catholic Diocese of Kalibo has restated its opposition to gambling on Boracay, calling on provincial and municipal officials to weigh the welfare of families above the revenue a newly opened hotel-casino on the island may bring. Read more »
Sen. Panfilo Lacson flagged geotagged photos for a Taguig project that show Tacloban coordinates, while DPWH blacklisted two Discaya-linked contractors. Read more »
Tropical Storm Queenie, or Surigae, has entered PAR and may strengthen into a typhoon over the weekend, PAGASA says. Read more »
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Tourism (DOT) are aligning projects intended to improve connectivity and make destinations more accessible to both local and international travelers. Read more »
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is urging the national government to move forward with the proposed Iloilo–Capiz–Aklan Expressway (Icaex), saying the long-planned infrastructure project could significantly improve transportation and drive economic development across Western Visayas. Read more »
