Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has announced a major expansion of routes and airline partnerships, positioning Cebu as a stronger hub for travel in the Philippines and across the Asia-Pacific region. Read more »
A recent survey by Worldpanel by Numerator shows that only 14% of Filipinos consider themselves financially “comfortable,” meaning they have enough resources to afford most things. Read more »
Five farmers’ associations in Aurora province are preparing to modernize their operations with solar-powered irrigation systems provided by the DOST. Read more »
The Philippine government’s debt-to-GDP ratio has risen to 63.1 percent as of the second quarter of 2025, reaching its highest level in two decades. Read more »
A measure to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services from 12% to 10% has been filed in the House of Representatives, with the goal of providing relief to Filipino consumers facing rising prices. Read more »
As Metro Manila reels from corruption controversies in flood control projects, the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park stands as proof that nature’s defenses—if protected—can safeguard lives more effectively than mismanaged infrastructure. Read more »
