DOLE Reminds Employers on 13th Month Pay Report Deadline
DOLE mandates private firms to submit their 13th month pay compliance report via the online portal by January 15, 2026. Ensure your business is compliant.
DOLE mandates private firms to submit their 13th month pay compliance report via the online portal by January 15, 2026. Ensure your business is compliant.
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to expand digital payment acceptance across key government channels, aiming for a cash-lite economy. Learn how this impacts Filipinos.
Hausland Holdings partners with Don Bosco Academy Mabalacat to fund educational programs, aiming to expand opportunities for student growth. Read more.
Visa and Landbank sign a strategic deal to enable digital payments for government services via eGov.ph and Link.BizPortal, boosting PH's cash-lite economy goals. Read more.
Peza Director General Tereso Panga is optimistic about achieving the agency's P300-billion investment approval goal for 2025, citing major pending applications. Read more about the Philippines' economic zone growth.
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 DHSUD has extended the BHDP compliance deadline for developers to March 31, 2026, supporting the 4PH program and economic growth. Read the latest updates.
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
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
Cebu City Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona endorses an ordinance to partner with private firms for waterway cleanup, offering tax credits. A response to severe 2025 flooding.
TV5 has officially responded to ABS-CBN's announcement, citing non-payment of revenue shares as the reason for ending their partnership. Learn the full story behind this major media split.
167 fishermen in Masantol, Pampanga received ₱3,000 fuel subsidy and new fiberglass boats from BFAR and the local government to boost livelihood and the fisheries sector.
A 42-year-old single woman, Xerxie, fears marriage due to a broken home. Her 32-year-old boyfriend demands a decision by May or they break up. Read Noy Kulas's advice on commitment and relationships.
The 11th Infantry Division and Sulu State College formalize a strengthened partnership via a Memorandum of Partnership Agreement to advance education, peace, and community development in Sulu. Learn more about this milestone collaboration.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
DOLE Secretary Laguesma reminds all private sector employers to release the mandatory 13th month pay by December 24, 2025. Compliance reports are due by January 15, 2026.
A Davao-based firm invests P500 million in a new convention center in Maa, set to rival SMX Davao. This major project signals robust growth in the city's MICE sector and economy. Read more.
Mayor Mytha Ann B. Canoy transforms San Fernando, Cebu with key projects: a donated road to the Educational Hub, a new CTU building, and a modern public market. Discover how public-private partnership fuels progress.
Philippine public school teachers gain access to PHP20/kg rice through DepEd-DA partnership. Program expands to remote areas starting January 2026. Learn more.
Clark Freeport's Business Interdependence System generated P4.55B in internal trade, fostering a resilient local economy. A new partnership with South Korea's IFEZ promises further growth. Discover how Clark is leading supply chain innovation.
The Philippine Competition Commission approved Philippine Veterans Bank's P2.7 billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank. Learn how this shapes the banking landscape.
Apo Agua showcased the Davao City Bulk Water Project at the PWWA conference, highlighting a 200% surge in service connections and sustainable water solutions for over a million.
Cebu Chamber of Commerce invites Israeli tech firms to partner in developing P20-million innovation hub, aiming to position Cebu as Visayas' startup capital. Explore the collaboration potential.
Minds on Wheels foundation launches its first urban learning drive in Cebu City, targeting 50 elementary students with reading comprehension challenges through an 8-week structured program.
Israel Ambassador Dana Kursh sees tremendous potential for Cebu collaborations in AI, cybersecurity, medical tech, and sustainable solutions. Explore future partnerships.
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation reports 24% income growth, expands renewable energy portfolio with Bataan solar acquisition to address power reliability and water supply challenges in the Philippines.
Security Bank's revenue surged 22% to P48.8B in Jan-Sept 2025, with net profit up 7%. Strong retail lending & trading gains fueled growth. Read the full analysis.
Philippines accelerates digital transformation as DICT and Maya expand partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 to integrate financial services into eGovPH app.
Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes urges a coordinated national shift to underground power lines to prevent typhoon outages. Calls for PPP funding.
SM Investments Corp. reports P64.4 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, with banking and property units driving growth despite retail challenges. Read the full analysis.