A major upgrade of the Bacolod-Silay Airport is expected to begin in 2027, with P400 million allocated for the terminal expansion. Read more »
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to combat online fraud and transnational crime through stronger international law enforcement partnerships, as digital scams and deceptive overseas job offers increasingly expose people to financial losses and exploitation. Read more »
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 »
Filipino migrant workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and other parts of Micronesia are expected to gain easier access to Philippine labor services with the planned opening of a Migrant Workers Office in Guam. Read more »
The Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (Caiss) project is expected to eventually extend beyond airports to other entry points, including seaports, land borders, and traditional sea routes in the southern Philippines. Read more »
A proposed measure in the Senate would require the Philippines to maintain a single official tourism campaign slogan for at least 15 years, aiming to give the country’s tourism branding greater continuity across changes in administration. Read more »
