A recent survey by Worldpanel by Numerator shows that only 14% of Filipinos consider themselves financially “comfortable,” meaning they have enough resources to afford most things. Read more »
Five farmers’ associations in Aurora province are preparing to modernize their operations with solar-powered irrigation systems provided by the DOST. Read more »
More than 2,100 households in northern Iloilo are expected to gain electricity access through a P150-million interconnection line extension carried out by the Iloilo Electric Cooperative III (Ileco III). Read more »
In a peaceful yet powerful demonstration, small-scale fishermen across coastal provinces recently launched “Kinse Kilometro Para sa Tao," a protest urging stricter enforcement of the 15-kilometer fishing zone reserved for municipal fishing. Their message: protect the sea, protect the people. Read more »
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to boost micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 2 through its second Regional MSME Summit. Read more »
Despite a slight decline, inflation remains the most urgent national concern for Filipinos, with 62% of respondents in Pulse Asia’s June 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey citing it as their top worry. Read more »
