Cebu is preparing to host the 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit this May, an event expected to bring together thousands of delegates and top officials from across Southeast Asia for a series of high-level discussions. Read more »
Commuters along the busy C5 corridor can soon expect free rides as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) prepares to roll out 10 fully electric “Love Bus” units in the last week of April or the first week of May. Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has strengthened the country’s push toward artificial intelligence (AI) adoption with the launch of the National AI Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI), signaling a more coordinated and strategic national effort. Read more »
Efforts to balance road safety and the rights of informal workers are gaining ground as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reviews a proposal aimed at ensuring humane treatment of street vendors during clearing operations. Read more »
SM Prime installs Green Recycling Machines in select SM malls to collect and compress PET bottles, supporting sustainability efforts and plastic waste reduction in the Philippines. Read more »
