Government workers and pensioners affected by recent storms can now tap into emergency loans offered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Read more »
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 22, announced a new 19% tariff on Philippine goods following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Trump, calling the meeting a “beautiful visit,” said the Philippines would grant zero tariffs to select US goods. Read more »
With rabies-related deaths continuing to climb across the Philippines, a new Senate proposal is pushing for stronger public health measures that address both human and animal needs. Read more »
The Philippine labor market continued to show signs of resilience as unemployment dipped in May 2025, with more Filipinos finding jobs across key sectors and subsectors. Read more »
Senator Bong Go has introduced the Rural Employment Assistance Program (REAP) bill in the Senate, designed to institutionalize TUPAD and bring sustainable job opportunities to the countryside. Read more »
Hunger is becoming more widespread in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao and the Visayas, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from April 23 to 28, 2025. Read more »
