The Philippines is stepping up its call for stronger safeguards for Filipino seafarers as thousands of maritime workers remain caught in a dangerous situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Read more »
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has introduced a new customs policy designed to facilitate the temporary entry of foreign vessels participating in submarine cable and offshore energy projects in the Philippines. Read more »
P2.6M worth of ube planting materials rolled out to farmers in Leyte and Bohol, boosting production of the rising “purple gold” for local and global markets. Read more »
The Philippines and the United States mark 75 years of the Mutual Defense Treaty, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has stepped up preventive measures at the country’s entry points as it keeps watch over the potential spread of hantavirus. Read more »
The sardine industry in Zamboanga City is calling for urgent government support as rising fuel costs continue to cut into production, raising concerns about potential impacts on the country’s overall fish supply. Read more »
