ADB and S&P Global Ratings have lowered their economic growth forecasts for the Philippines, citing the prolonged impact of the Middle East crisis, weaker investments, and lingering price pressures. Read more »
Electricity consumers may soon get some relief on their power bills after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) removed the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges. Read more »
Nearly 2.4 million voters are set to participate in BARMM’s first regular parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026, with security and voter education efforts underway. Read more »
Laoag City is taking on a new role in strengthening ties between Hawaii and the Philippines as the State of Hawaii opens its first foreign office outside the United States in Ilocos Norte. Read more »
Manuel V. Pangilinan’s (MVP) P200-billion MTerra Solar project has begun commercial operations, bringing an initial 600 megawatts (MW) of solar power into the supply of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). Read more »
As flooding hits Pampanga, Capital Town’s Rainwater Park highlights how urban planning and rainwater management can help build flood-resilient communities. Read more »
