A measure to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services from 12% to 10% has been filed in the House of Representatives, with the goal of providing relief to Filipino consumers facing rising prices. Read more »
Baguio City is gearing up to take a bold step into the future with the proposed establishment of a PHP248-million Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics training center and innovation hub. Read more »
The Philippine Navy (PN) is evaluating Japanese warships for possible acquisition as part of its efforts to boost maritime defense capabilities. Read more »
Plans are being discussed for the Philippines to host more U.S. missile systems and defense equipment as part of ongoing military cooperation between Manila and Washington. Read more »
The Philippines will take part in major regional naval exercises in Penang Island, Malaysia, from August 15 to 22, in a bid to enhance maritime cooperation and security among Southeast Asian nations. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for the formation of a “global coalition” of like-minded nations to uphold international law and counter China’s increasingly assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region. Read more »
