PH Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in November 2025
The Philippines' trade deficit fell sharply in November 2025 as exports jumped 21.3%. Electronics led the growth, with Hong Kong as the top market. Read the full analysis.
The Philippines' trade deficit fell sharply in November 2025 as exports jumped 21.3%. Electronics led the growth, with Hong Kong as the top market. Read the full analysis.
Davao City ends 2025 with a 23.15% decline in index crimes, driven by a sharp fall in theft. Police credit community partnerships and targeted patrols for the improved safety record. Read the full report.
Ischaemic heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from Jan-June 2025, per PSA data. Learn the top 5 killers and what they mean for public health.
A new APEC report warns electricity demand in Asia-Pacific could soar 96% by 2060, driven by EVs and data centers. See the massive investment needed for the energy transition.
Strong winds and a terminal evacuation caused major disruptions at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 26, 2025. Read the full report on the travel chaos.
Cebu's Provincial Board passes a digital services ordinance on second reading, aiming to streamline government transactions and boost data protection. Read more about the P5M initiative.
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a digital services framework to enhance public service delivery and data protection. A P5M initial fund is allocated. Read the full story.
28 new police recruits, including 8 women and 20 men, officially joined the PRO-NIR in a ceremony led by Brig. Gen. Ibay. They pledged to serve with integrity and uphold the law.
A Bacolod police officer was struck from behind with a steel pipe near Central Market. The suspect then pulled a knife, leading the officer to fire in self-defense. Both were hospitalized.
Philippine construction activity fell sharply in October 2025, with residential projects down 27.4%. Get the full data and analysis on the sector's slowdown here.
The Dolores Municipal Police Station chief and 16 personnel face removal after a viral video showed them drinking inside the station. An investigation is ongoing. Read the full report.
The Davao City Government has turned over 35 new vehicles worth P77 million to the local police, enhancing visibility and response times for public safety across the city.
PRO-NIR inaugurates the new Bacong Municipal Police Station, enhancing law enforcement and community safety through strengthened LGU partnership. Read about this milestone for Negros Oriental.
A total of 320 new patrolmen and patrolwomen officially joined the Philippine National Police in a ceremony at PRO-12 headquarters. Read about their commitment to serve with integrity.
The Police Regional Office swiftly dismissed the Dolores police chief and 16 officers after a video showed them drinking alcohol on duty. This serves as a stark warning against misconduct.
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon commits to proper project implementation despite a P351.7B budget cut. Savings from cost standardization realigned to PhilHealth, disaster fund. Read more.
The chief of Dolores Municipal Police Station and 16 subordinates were relieved after a photo of their drinking session inside the station went viral. Read about the investigation and consequences.
A man was shot and wounded by police after a violent knife attack inside the Dumanjug Police Station. The suspect, known as 'Lingling,' now faces multiple charges. Read the full details.
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.
Cebu City and Province recorded no crimes during the first Misa de Gallo dawn mass on December 16, 2025, thanks to massive police visibility and proactive security measures.
Cebu City recorded no crime during the first Misa de Gallo at dawn on December 16, 2025, thanks to a massive police deployment. Read how authorities ensured a peaceful start to the Simbang Gabi.
Police in Negros Island Region recover P365,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations. Community tips lead to successful busts, protecting local revenue. #LawEnforcement #NegrosOriental
A total of 244 new police recruits have officially joined the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region in a ceremony in Bacolod City. They now begin rigorous training to serve and protect the community.
Mindanao officials pitch Davao Region to Hyundai for data center and small modular reactor investments. The move aims to boost digital infrastructure and clean energy, aligning with national goals.
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City after police found 10.25 grams of shabu and a .22 caliber gun during a routine checkpoint. Read the full details of the incident.
Cebu City and Mandaue police deploy hundreds of officers for Simbang Gabi security. Heightened alert ensures safety in churches, malls, and public areas during the Christmas season.
Inflation in Central Visayas accelerated to 3.3% in November 2025, driven by rising electricity and transport costs. Discover the key factors behind the regional surge.
The Philippines' DA implements price controls on essential goods as inflation slows to 1.5%. Learn how this move aims to protect consumers this season.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula report major November successes: 176 loose firearms recovered and 485 persons arrested in anti-gambling ops. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Five police officers in Central Luzon were relieved for alleged involvement in a P14-million robbery in Porac. PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Peñones vows no tolerance for misconduct. Read the latest.