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Makati court freezes Quiboloy assets: 12 bank accounts, 37 properties, aircraft locked down

MANILA  (March 2)  — A Makati court has ordered the sweeping preservation of assets linked to Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, barring any movement or disposal...

Davao Workers to Get Pay Hike Starting March 13, But Full Increase Comes in September

Screengrab Department of Labor and Employment - DOLE DAVAO CITY  (March 2)  — Thousands of minimum wage earners and...

Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Crisis: What It Means for the Philippines

MANILA (March2 ) — Rising tensions in the Middle East are beginning to shake global oil markets, raising...

Cheaper Power, Murkier Control: Samal’s Electric Tug-of-War Raises Accountability Questions

DAVAO CITY  (March 2) — Consumers are paying less for electricity this February — but in the Island...

Basilan’s Sama-Bajau Weaving Center opens, stitching culture to livelihood

Sama-Bajau weavers sitting on their traditional tepo creations (Photo by Jay Bautista) MALUSO, Basilan (March 2) — Along the...
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Rising Prices in Caraga: What 3.3% Inflation Means for Families — and What Can Be Done

BUTUAN CITY (February 13)  — Inflation in Caraga climbed to 3.3 percent in January 2026, up from 2.6 percent in December, according to the...

P17.7 Trillion Debt Soars: Mindanao Families Feel the Pinch

COTABATO CITY / DAVAO / ZAMBOANGA  (February 5) – The Philippine government ended 2025 with a record P17.71 trillion debt, and in Mindanao, residents...

Fuel prices may jump up to ₱1.50/L next week amid global supply disruptions

MANILA (January 31) – Filipino motorists and public transport operators may face higher fuel costs next week, with diesel prices seen rising by as...

IPOPHL extends int’l patent filing assistance program 

MANILA (January 29) – The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has extended its filing assistance program for new applications under the Patent...

Davao Oriental rolls out Paleng-QR Ph Plus, bringing cashless payments closer to market vendors

DAVAO CITY (January 28) — From wet markets to small sidewalk stalls, Davao Oriental is taking a step toward a more inclusive digital economy...

BARMM greenlights ₱1.6B investments for 2026; farmers, communities stand to benefit

COTABATO CITY (January 27) — The Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) has approved ₱1.6 billion worth of projects, marking a “strong and promising start”...
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