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China’s Luzon drills amid Balikatan signal pushback vs allied exercises

China’s Luzon drills amid Balikatan signal pushback vs allied exercises

CHINA’S live-fire naval drills near northern Luzon reflect a “tit-for-tat” strategy aimed at countering expanded military cooperation between the Philippines and

Marcos: No disruption in services

Marcos: No disruption in services

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the government will sustain infrastructure, social services and law enforcement efforts despite a deepening energy crunch

Over 1.13M PUV drivers get cash aid

Over 1.13M PUV drivers get cash aid

OVER 1.13 million public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers nationwide have received government cash aid as the Philippines ramps up relief efforts to offset the impact

MMDA reroutes EDSA after bus fire

MMDA reroutes EDSA after bus fire

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) rolled out traffic rerouting and vehicle restrictions at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)-Ortigas Interchange

DBP approves P2B for development of housing units

DBP approves P2B for development of housing units

THE DEVELOPMENT Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has approved a P2-billion loan for the construction of new housing units catering to low-cost and mid-tier markets

Landfill emergency plans sought

Landfill emergency plans sought

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it has ordered sanitary landfill operators nationwide to submit emergency contingency plans, following

PHL franchising industry sees growth slowing down due to Persian Gulf crisis

PHL franchising industry sees growth slowing down due to Persian Gulf crisis

THE Philippine franchising industry is expected to continue posting growth but at a slower pace this year, citing investors caution due to the Middle East crisis

World Bank approves PHL agri tech assistance worth $24.5M

World Bank approves PHL agri tech assistance worth $24.5M

THE World Bank said it approved $24.5 million in technical assistance for sustainable agriculture transformation in the Philippines. In an advisory, the bank said

Subsidies to GOCCs fall nearly 30% in February

Subsidies to GOCCs fall nearly 30% in February

SUBSIDIES provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 29.6% year on year in February, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported. The

How tax and incentives policy responded to the energy shock

How tax and incentives policy responded to the energy shock

In early 2026, the Philippines found itself at the sharp end of a global energy shock. Conflict in the Middle East and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz