The Department of Labor and Employment directs its field personnel to strictly monitor pyrotechnics firms for OSH compliance. The move aims to prevent workplace accidents during the peak production season.
DOLE directs field personnel to monitor pyrotechnics industry compliance with OSH standards ahead of New Year celebrations. Coordination with BFP, PNP, and LGUs mandated.
A new Senate bill proposes a 10-year plan to revive the Philippines' coffee sector, cut import reliance, and boost smallholder incomes by 2035. Learn about the P15B annual funding and key programs.
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Grand Chamber Awards 2025 recognized business and civic achievements, highlighting innovation and local enterprise. Discover the key figures and impact.
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. finalizes its purchase of Premiumbikes Corp. for P146 million, marking its strategic entry into the Philippines' growing motorcycle retail sector. Discover the details of the deal.
The Metro Stores in Cebu City launched its holiday season with a grand Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring carols, a 'Box of Wishes', and raffle draws. Experience the festive spirit!
The Department of Agriculture will impose a suggested retail price for imported red onions starting Dec. 1 to combat profiteering. Learn how this affects your holiday budget.
The Department of Agriculture transfers regulatory control over veterinary drugs and the dairy industry from the FDA to the BAI and NDA. Learn how this impacts local industries.
10 stakeholders unite to save Philippines' seaweed industry from climate change threats. New technical working group aims for coordinated revival strategy. Read the full story.
Philippine sari-sari stores using AI tools saw 46% higher sales. Discover how technology transforms micro-retail and boosts efficiency for small businesses.
Artificial intelligence is transforming Filipino sari-sari stores, driving 46% GMV growth and 17% sales increase. Learn how AI helps micro-retailers optimize operations.
Former smoker exposes how tobacco companies rebrand addiction as lifestyle choice through vaping. Learn the truth behind RA 11900 and protect Filipino youth from vapewashing deception.
Philippine Competition Commission approves Veterans Bank's P2.7-billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank, ensuring no competition concerns in banking sector. Learn more about this major banking deal.
The DOH strongly condemns deceptive vape marketing, refuting claims they are safer than cigarettes. Health advocates demand accountability for over 100,000 annual tobacco-related deaths in the Philippines.
The tragic suicide of Fr. Cocoi exposes the silent mental health crisis among clergy. Why do priests avoid support systems? Read the investigation.
Cebu faces a leptospirosis health crisis with 106 cases and 7 deaths recorded from November 1-20, 2025. Health officials urge immediate action and outbreak declaration.
Nine years after Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s controversial hero burial, his son faces a political storm. Massive protests erupt as corruption allegations surface. Will history repeat itself?
Cebu Province faces leptospirosis outbreak with 106 cases and 7 fatalities in November 2025. Health officials urge immediate medical care after flood exposure. Learn prevention tips.
Typhoon Tino's flooding in Cebu leads to a leptospirosis crisis. Learn how health officials are racing to prevent more deaths and protect residents from the invisible threat.
METRO Retail Stores Group reports a 3.7% rise in Q3 net sales to P9.91B. EBITDA jumped 18.5%. Discover how their expansion fuels growth for the holiday season.
Philippine animation industry eyes $141M revenue by 2028, doubling workforce to 15,000. Animahenasyon 2025 festival drives global partnerships and original content creation.
Bureau of Working Conditions demands BPO companies establish emergency protocols after workers forced to work during Typhoon Tino. Learn about worker safety rights.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Cebu to address transportation crisis and MCWD water supply challenges. Key solutions and infrastructure updates revealed.
More than 300 public vehicles in Cebu remain non-operational after November 4 flooding. LTFRB reports severe transport disruptions and driver shortages affecting commuters. Learn how the region is coping.
Philippine animation industry projected to grow to $141M by 2028. Animahenasyon 2025 festival launches new trade component to boost global partnerships.
AS Watson recruits 134,000 young people globally with 850 in the Philippines, delivering 3.8M training hours. The company aims for 200,000 opportunities by 2030.
Senator Raffy Tulfo files a bill for a P36,000 entry-level BPO wage, automatic work suspension during calamities, and immediate regularization. Read the full story.
UN releases $18M for Gaza winter aid after heavy rains. Over 30 projects will provide food, shelter, and healthcare to Palestinians. Urgent action is needed.
Two weeks after Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, water shortages continue to cripple households and businesses. MCWD reports major infrastructure damage delaying full restoration.
Metro Cebu residents and businesses struggle with water shortages more than two weeks after Typhoon Tino. Learn how communities are coping and when restoration is expected.