Silent Erosion of Leadership in Family Enterprises

In family-owned businesses, succession often fails quietly as successors inherit authority without earning leadership. Entitlement and lack of challenge undermine capability, risking long-term viability. True leadership demands exposure to consequences an

Sixth Straight Week of Fuel Price Increases Announced

Oil companies have announced another round of fuel price hikes, with gasoline rising by PHP1.20 per liter, diesel and kerosene by PHP0.60 per liter, marking the sixth consecutive weekly increase due to global supply concerns.

Davao Oriental to Reopen Aliwagwag Falls Eco Park

The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental is preparing to reopen Aliwagwag Falls Eco Park, focusing on tourism revival and economic recovery in Cateel after closures due to earthquakes and COVID-19.

Japanese Shrimp Farm in Davao Uses Nanobubble Tech

ABC FARM LLC, a Japanese-led venture in Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, plans to expand vannamei shrimp production using nanobubble technology, potentially hiring more workers and exploring grouper fish farming.

Davao Wage Review Continues Amidst Labor and Management Talks

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Davao is still reviewing proposals for a potential wage increase, with no final decision yet. Recent public hearings involved labor and management discussions, but domestic workers were absent, promptin

Valentine's Day Spending Shifts with Inflation Impact

Rising costs reshaped Valentine's Day spending in 2026, with flower vendors in Cebu seeing higher earnings due to increased prices, while chocolate purchases in Japan declined as inflation and cocoa price surges led many women to cut back on gifts.

Palay Prices Rebound After Philippines Halts Rice Imports

Farmgate prices of palay in the Philippines have started to recover following a four-month government import halt, with dry palay rising to P21.52/kg and fresh palay to P18.42/kg as of January 30, 2026, after a decline in 2024-2025 due to excessive import

Manila Subway Right-of-Way 100% Complete by June

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez announced that the right-of-way acquisition for the Metro Manila Subway Project is 90.92% complete and on track for full completion by June, with construction already underway at key stations.

New DMW Rules Speed Up Justice for OFWs

The Department of Migrant Workers has introduced new adjudication rules to decentralize hearings, enable electronic filing, and ensure faster case resolutions for overseas Filipino workers nationwide.

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