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”...
Energy woes dim Siargao’s economic momentum
SIARGAO ISLAND (January 26) — Repeated power outages are threatening the island’s tourism-driven economy and local businesses, prompting consumer advocates to call for urgent...
