Australia is providing the Philippines with a AU$45-million (around P2 billion) grant to support reforms and projects designed to expand economic opportunities. Read more »
Travelers taking ferries from Cebu to several destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao will have to set aside more for transportation as OceanJet introduces a 10-percent fuel surcharge amid higher global oil prices. Read more »
Western Visayas posted a sharp improvement in its poverty indicators in 2025 while recording the fastest economic growth among the country’s regions. Read more »
Thousands of sugarcane farmers in Negros affected by a pest infestation are receiving emergency financial assistance as the government works to help cushion the losses caused by damaged crops. Read more »
Growing transport activity, new businesses, and expanding commercial services are reshaping Lamitan City’s economy, with stronger connections to Zamboanga City helping increase the movement of people and goods. Read more »
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 »
