Around 225,000 metric tons of waste and silt have been removed from critical waterways surrounding the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), following a large-scale cleanup effort jointly led by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the new operator of the airport. Read more »
In a peaceful yet powerful demonstration, small-scale fishermen across coastal provinces recently launched “Kinse Kilometro Para sa Tao," a protest urging stricter enforcement of the 15-kilometer fishing zone reserved for municipal fishing. Their message: protect the sea, protect the people. Read more »
The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking a specialized bilateral trade deal with the United States, aiming to craft an agreement that only the Philippines and the U.S. can truly take advantage of. Read more »
Despite a slight decline, inflation remains the most urgent national concern for Filipinos, with 62% of respondents in Pulse Asia’s June 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey citing it as their top worry. Read more »
In a sweet step forward for the agriculture sector, Abuyog, Leyte is set to welcome a PHP6-million jackfruit processing center dedicated to the world’s sweetest jackfruit—the Eastern Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (EVIARC) variety. Read more »
