BARMM Kasambahay Wage Increase to P5,500 in 2026
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
Cebu's tourism industry stabilizes in 2025 thanks to strong domestic travel. As it heads into 2026, new air routes and a focus on MICE events fuel cautious optimism. Discover the full story.
Cebu consumer group Cera calls for a freeze on utility rate increases and uninterrupted power this Christmas, as rising costs push households to the brink. Read their urgent appeal.
The DOH is exploring an expansion of zero-balance billing to cover semi-private rooms for barangay health workers. This move follows a directive from President Marcos Jr. to widen the program's reach.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed 400 OFWs and families to Malacañan Palace for the 'Tara sa Palasyo' Christmas event, celebrating their sacrifices and calling them the nation's modern heroes.
DMW Secretary Cacdac directs all Migrant Workers Offices to act as first responders for OFWs. Asia remains the top destination, with Saudi Arabia leading at 21.9%. Read the full directive.
Philippines DOH reports a 29% rise in measles cases for 2025, with over 4,800 infections. A nationwide Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign targets children starting January 2026. Learn how to protect your family.
Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
A new bill filed in Congress proposes granting Civil Service Eligibility to casual and contractual government employees after five years of continuous efficient service, unlocking benefits and job security. Learn more about this push for justice in the pu
A new nationwide survey reveals the top policy priorities for Filipinos. Discover what issues matter most across different political groups and what the government should focus on.
More than 300 Filipino workers in Cambodia and Thailand are displaced due to renewed border clashes. The DMW confirms their safety in evacuation centers. Learn the latest updates.
The Ministry of Agriculture in BARMM provides vital farming inputs and equipment to the Lambog Farmers Association in Tawi-Tawi to enhance cassava production, livestock, and livelihoods. Discover how this support aims to build a sustainable farming system
The Philippine government sets a hiring ceiling for contractual workers starting 2025. Learn how this move impacts public sector employment and worker welfare.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
The number of Overseas Filipino Workers climbed to 2.19 million in 2024. Discover key trends on destinations, demographics, and the P262.2 billion in remittances sent home.
BARMM's MPW turns over a new P20-million student dormitory to Sulu State College in Patikul. The facility aims to ease accommodation constraints and enhance the learning environment for students and educators.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that casual and job order workers will receive a gratuity pay, not a bonus, before Christmas. Find out the eligibility and amounts.
The Department of Migrant Workers is prepared to bring home OFWs from Thailand and Cambodia due to border tensions. All 251 affected workers in Thailand are reported safe. Learn more.
Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that the P7,000 aid for Cebu City's casual and job order workers is a gratuity pay, not a Christmas bonus, aligning with national guidelines. Over 3,000 workers to benefit.
The Office of the Special Assistant to the President calls for urgent enactment of the Bangsamoro districting law to ensure credible elections on March 30, 2026. Learn why this law is critical.
Over 1,300 tourism workers in Davao Oriental affected by October earthquakes receive P10,341 each via Emergency Cash Transfer. DSWD and DOT lead recovery initiative.
Private sector and domestic workers in Zamboanga Peninsula and Mimaropa will see higher pay starting January 2026. Get the details on the new minimum wage rates.
Cebu faces a sharp rice price hike due to supply shortages from delayed imports, typhoons, and bulk government purchases. Learn the causes and current costs.
MinDA, BARMM-Menre, and New Zealand Embassy officials met in Davao to strengthen cooperation on Mindanao's clean energy transition, peace, and development. Key initiatives include a NZ$25M fund for coal plant retirement and support for indigenous communit
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced cash rewards and new uniforms for thousands of Cebu's Barangay Health Workers during the 2025 BHW Summit. Read about the support for these frontline heroes.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces cash incentives up to P10,000, new uniforms, and noche buena packs for over 9,000 barangay health workers. A merrier Christmas for frontline community heroes.
The remains of a Filipino crew member killed in a Houthi attack on the MV Eternity C in July 2025 have been repatriated. The government pledges full assistance to the bereaved family.
Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the pandemic have not received their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023. Councilor Jun Alcover Jr. demands immediate action and explanation for the years-long delay.
After five months in captivity, nine Filipino crewmen of the MV Eternity C are finally back in the Philippines. OWWA details the government's support program for their recovery.
BSP data shows bank loans and money supply expanded in October 2025, signaling robust business and consumer demand. Read the full analysis of the Philippines' credit growth.