Davao City Enforces Transport Permits for New Services

Davao City mandates permits and transport studies for all transport initiatives, flagging Green GSM for alleged violations while accrediting RideIT. The move aims to ensure compliance and evidence-based planning in urban mobility.

LGBTQ+ Couple's Journey: Love and Business Success

Venz and Venus built Ven's Kitchen in Moalboal, Cebu, starting with a four-table eatery in 2016. Overcoming financial struggles, a pandemic, and a typhoon, they rebuilt with faith and love, now employing 13 staff and inspiring with their story of resilien

First Woman Leads Mandaue Chamber of Commerce in Historic Move

Barbara 'Bambi' Gothong-Tan has been inducted as the first female president of the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry, marking a milestone in its 60-year history. She succeeds Mark Anthony Ynoc and outlines plans for member engagement and growth.

Business Groups Push for Tougher Anti-Dynasty Law in Philippines

Thirty business and civil society organizations, including the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, urge Congress to pass a genuine Anti-Political Dynasty Law, criticizing the current House Bill 6771 as insufficient and warning of corruption risks

Danao Bridge Repairs Start After Budget Reprogramming

The rehabilitation of two damaged bridges in Danao City is set to commence soon after the Office of the President and DPWH agreed to reprogram the 2026 budget, following a formal complaint by Mayor Ramon Durano III.

Power Restored in Aklan After NGCP Infrastructure Repair

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has successfully normalized power transmission in key areas of Aklan Province following the repair of critical infrastructure, including the energization of a new underground cable.

Cordova Police Seize P130,200 in Illegal Cigarettes

Police in Cordova, Cebu, confiscated illegal cigarettes worth P130,200 during a raid in Barangay San Miguel. The operation targeted unlicensed products lacking proper labeling and tax payments, with suspects citing low prices as motivation for sales.

Austal Philippines Builds Hydrogen-Ready Ferry Horizon X in Cebu

Austal Limited has started building the Horizon X, a 130-meter hydrogen-ready catamaran for Sweden's Gotlandsbolaget at its Balamban, Cebu facility. The vessel will carry 1,500 passengers and 400 vehicles, aiming for mid-2028 delivery to shorten crossing

DTI Seizes P1.6M Uncertified Steel Bars in Nueva Ecija

The Department of Trade and Industry confiscated over 12,000 deformed steel bars lacking safety certification from a hardware store in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, as part of nationwide quality enforcement efforts.

LRT-1 Launches PWD Workforce Program in Manila

Light Rail Manila Corporation partners with Manila City to deploy persons with disabilities as station service aides, aiming to provide employment opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.

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