In a statement on Friday, the local government said 1,000 qualified drivers received PHP5,000 each on April 8, and 722 beneficiaries got the same assistance the following day.... Read full article
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured farmers here that it is preparing aid to cushion the impact of the oil crisis on the vegetable industry and prevent disruptions in the food chain.... Read full article
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will distribute PHP604 million in assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in the Bicol Region affected by ongoing oil price hikes once funding becomes available soon.... Read full article
Under FIRB Resolution No. 005-2026 issued Friday, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) are authorized to allow up to 90 percent WFH for registered business enterprises (RBEs) with registered projects or activities.... Read full article
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose 0.14 percent to 6,098.21, while the broader All Shares index fell 0.19 percent to 3,408.53.... Read full article
A new private sector-led electric bus program is being positioned as both an economic buffer and a climate solution, as the government moves to reduce the country’s exposure to volatile global oil prices.... Read full article
FDIs include investments made by a non-resident direct investor in a resident enterprise, where the investor owns at least 10 percent equity, and investments made by non-resident subsidiaries or associates in their resident direct investor.... Read full article
In its April 2026 Asian Development Outlook (ADO) released Friday, the ADB trimmed its Philippine economic growth forecast to 4.4 percent for 2026 from its earlier projection of 5.3 percent.... Read full article
PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado assured Filipinos that the state insurer remains ready to cover medical expenses for common summer ailments to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for families.... Read full article