President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order aimed at unlocking the Philippines’ critical minerals potential. Read more »
The Philippines is expanding its e-Visa access to more travelers. Could easier entry help boost tourism, attract more visitors, and benefit local communities? Read more »
Cebu City is preparing its workforce for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), but city officials are making it clear that this push should not be mistaken for an endorsement of the proposed Pax Silica initiative in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. Read more »
Long-term mine closure planning is already underway at the Didipio Mine in Kasibu town, with OceanaGold Philippines Inc. (OGP) setting aside P768.43 million for final rehabilitation and decommissioning. Read more »
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is tightening its belt by cutting jobs at its minesite and sharply reducing investments, even as global coal prices recover, amid operational challenges and uncertainty over its mining contract. Read more »
Leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been encouraged to prioritize employment, education, and poverty reduction while maximizing the region's natural resources to improve the lives of Bangsamoro communities. Read more »
