A newly signed law seeks to address these additional financial pressures by expanding government assistance for students pursuing college degrees and technical-vocational programs, particularly those from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more »
The Philippines is set to see a major expansion in hotel capacity, with 45,884 rooms across 213 properties projected to open by 2032. Read more »
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has identified the party and sectoral representatives who will form its Parliament following its historic parliamentary elections. 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 »
A new development framework is being considered for the Ifugao Rice Terraces as the government looks to protect the historic landscape while creating more sustainable opportunities for the communities that depend on it. Read more »
A deadly shooting in Cotabato left 3 dead and 15 wounded hours before BARMM voters went to the polls for the region’s first parliamentary election. Read more »
