As Middle East tensions push global oil prices higher, the Philippines implements fuel subsidies, fare adjustments, and policy reforms to protect consumers while addressing long-term energy security challenges. Read more »
Prices of several food items and services have begun increasing as consumers brace for a possible surge in fuel prices, affecting both vendors and households in major markets. Read more »
Transport workers in Iloilo City are set to receive financial assistance as the local government rolls out a fuel subsidy program to help ease the burden of rising petroleum costs. The initiative aims to support public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators who have been affected by the continued increase in fuel prices linked to global tensions in the Middle East. Read more »
Women now make up the majority of OFWs, often taking on high-risk domestic and caregiving jobs abroad. Experts highlight the challenges they face—from long hours and isolation to weak labor protections. How can we better support Filipina workers overseas? Read more »
Starting December 1, workers earning the minimum wage in the Bicol region will see a modest boost in their daily pay, with the new rate set at P435. Read more »
Workers across Cagayan Valley are set to receive a long-awaited pay boost, as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Region 2 approved a new wage order that takes effect on November 5, 2025. Read more »
