Around 900 workers lost their jobs following government raids on three steel plants over alleged violations, prompting labor groups to demand wages, medical monitoring and livelihood assistance. Read more »
Authorities arrested 244 foreign nationals during simultaneous raids in Zamboanga Sibugay, in what the Bureau of Immigration (BI) described as the country’s “largest Pogo bust” since the government banned Philippine offshore gaming operators. Read more »
An unnamed Taiwanese technology company will invest $1 billion in an advanced manufacturing facility in New Clark City, Tarlac, with plans to expand. Read more »
After years of anticipation, Apple Pay has officially launched in the Philippines, giving Filipinos a faster, safer, and more convenient way to pay using their Apple devices. Read more »
As a new U.S.-led ammunition factory is proposed in Subic Bay, the Philippines faces renewed questions about military dependence, neocolonialism, and the fight for self-reliant national defense. Read more »
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has introduced “Juana Creatives,” a new co-working and learning hub designed to support Filipinos interested in pursuing creative careers. Read more »
