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Locsin urges Padilla to reconsider Duterte support
Actress Angel Locsin has made a deeply personal appeal to Senator Robinhood Padilla to reconsider his support for the Duterte family, offering an early glimpse of how the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are beginning to test relationships beyond politics.
Government allows flexible four-day workweek for agencies
Government employees may soon enjoy longer weekends without reducing public service hours after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) expanded guidelines allowing agencies to adopt more flexible four-day compressed workweeks.
Why Philippine impeachment isn’t really about crimes
The biggest misunderstanding about impeachment in the Philippines is that it is simply a trial for crimes or felonies. It isn't. It is something rarer and, arguably, more powerful.
NFA raises palay buying price, halts rice imports in Iloilo
The Department of Agriculture has announced two key measures to support rice farmers: a higher minimum purchase price for palay and a temporary ban on rice import arrivals in Iloilo during the upcoming harvest period.
ERC extends consumer protection measures until October
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has extended key consumer protection rules for the country’s electricity sector through to the end of October 2026, moving past the original end-of-month deadline.
TransCo, IEMOP sign deal to manage RE incentive funds
State-run National Transmission Corp. (TransCo) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) have signed an agreement formalizing how funds for renewable energy incentives are collected and handled.
ATRAM launches first global PERA retirement funds
ATRAM Trust Corp. is taking the government's voluntary retirement savings program beyond Philippine shores, launching the country's first globally invested Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds in a move that broadens investment choices for Filipinos preparing for retirement.
PH tops 2026 IIF debt transparency and investor relations ranking
The Philippines has secured first place among 57 countries in the Institute of International Finance’s 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, marking a return to the top spot after ranking second in 2025 and leading the list in 2024. This recognition highlights the country’s consistent dedication to transparency, accountability, and the timely
Marcos Jr. signs EO 119 modernizing gov’t data rules and set data reaidency framework
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order No. 119, updating the country’s outdated government data system and putting in place a formal data residency framework to better protect official information while drawing more investments to the digital economy. The new policy replaces Memorandum Circular No. 78, a 1964 guideline designed for pape
DENR honors late marine biologist Dr. Kent Carpenter as key figure in Philippine marine conservation
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has extended its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the global marine science community following the passing of world-renowned marine biologist Dr. Kent E. Carpenter, whose groundbreaking work greatly advanced the protection of the Philippines’ diverse marine life.
SEC fines Fast Coin Lending P1 million for unfair practices
The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Fast Coin Lending Corp. P1 million for illegal debt collection tactics and excessive interest charges.
LWUA releases ₱32 billion in loans to boost nationwide water security
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has released a cumulative total of ₱31.741 billion in loans as of April 2026, marking a significant push to expand and improve clean water access across the Philippines.
Global Dominion posts record 2025 results, targets wider MSME support
Global Dominion Financing, Inc. (GDFI) rounded 2025 with record performance, reporting total assets of P18.6 billion, up 32 percent from 2024, and net income rising 10 percent to P882 million. Total revenue reached P5.12 billion, while net customer loans hit P16.24 billion and total equity more than tripled to P4.27 billion. The firm lent P11.82 billion to 2
Jollibee Group Foundation wins top social sustainability honor at 2026 Philippine Leadership Awards
Jollibee Group Foundation has been named the Best Social Sustainability Initiative recipient at The Philippines’ Leadership Awards 2026. The award was presented during a ceremony held on June 26 at Dusit Thani Manila.
Government raises P1B from Makati property sale
The government has raised P1 billion from the sale of state-owned condominium units and parking slots in Makati, giving a fresh boost to its privatization program as it looks to unlock more value from idle assets and generate additional non-tax revenues.
Singapore-backed AC Health expansion to create 10,000 jobs
Singapore-backed private equity firm ABC Impact is doubling down on its investment in Ayala Group's AC Health, with the healthcare expansion expected to create around 10,000 direct jobs across the Philippines by 2027 while accelerating the rollout of hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies nationwide.
Foodpanda expands financing, digital support for MSMEs
Foodpanda Philippines is deepening its push to help Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) grow, rolling out financing, digital marketing, and business development programs designed to help entrepreneurs overcome funding constraints and compete more effectively in the digital economy.
Cebu Pacific leases aircraft to Vietnam Airlines
Cebu Pacific, the budget carrier brand of the Gokongwei Group’s listed unit Cebu Air Inc., has signed a wet lease agreement with Vietnam Airlines as the Philippine carrier looks to generate more revenue from its growing fleet.
Bohol rewards travelers who happily miss the plan
Some vacations demand an itinerary thicker than a passport. Bohol politely suggests you lose it.
Marcos expands UPLIFT; minimum cost P25B
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expanded the government's Unified Package for Livelihood, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program to cover 7.5 million households as it moves to cushion families from higher fuel and living costs triggered by tensions in the Middle East. The new financial assistance will cost at least P25 billion until the end of 202