Zeinab Harake Parks Brings Fun to Kadayawan 2026 as Casino Plus Draws Nearly 2,000...

DAVAO CITY — Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), turned...

Celebrating Iloilo City: Food, Art and Community Shine at SM City Iloilo

ILOILO CITY — Iloilo’s story is told in many ways: through food shared around the table, art that challenges and inspires, stories passed from...
International passengers queue at airline check-in counters inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The Senate is prioritizing the passage of a measure this year to abolish the travel tax to stimulate tourism and provide financial relief to outbound travelers. PN PHOTO

Senate eyes abolishing travel tax this year

THE SENATE is prioritizing the passage of a measure that seeks to abolish the travel tax within the year. The proposed legislation, which has already...
Diesel prices are expected to drop by 10 to 30 centavos per liter next week while gasoline might go down by 20 centavos or no change at all. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Fuel price hike set today

MOTORISTS will see another week of pump price increases on fuel products starting today, August 25, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. The DOE said...

Toyota announces start of 2026 Esports season with TGR Philippines; Esports GT Championship qualifiers...

FOLLOWING the conclusion of Race Weekend 3 of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup last August 15, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) now kicks off...
Drivers from the Metro Iloilo Transport Service Cooperative join Hino Motors Philippines’ Aftersales Training Department and Hino Panay personnel.

Hino eco-driving training helps transport operators achieve significant fuel efficiency gains

ILOILO — Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), together with its dealer partner Hino Panay, continues to help transport operators improve driving efficiency, fuel economy, and...
Led by President and CEO Ramon Monzon, the Philippine Stock Exchange reported total assets of P9.01 billion as of end-June 2026, up 8.1 percent from a year earlier. MEG J. ADONIS/INQUIRER.NET PHOTO

PSE investments in technology reach nearly P2.9B

THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange (PSE) has outlined nearly P2.9 billion worth of technology investments as it upgrades key systems supporting trading, clearing, disclosures and...
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Insurance penetration, density rise in Q2 2026 – IC

THE PHILIPPINES' insurance penetration rose to 1.96 percent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 1.79 percent from the same period last year,...
Senior citizens in Barangay Quinolpan, San Enrique, Iloilo received their government social pension last week. The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Aug. 21, 2026 said the historic drop of poverty incidence to 9.7 percent is an affirmation of the impact of the Marcos administration’s flagship programs to help poor Filipino families. DSWD WESTERN VISAYAS PHOTO

PH poverty rate falls to single-digit low of 9.7% in 2025

THE COUNTRY’S poverty incidence fell to a record-low 9.7 percent in 2025, lifting 6.5 million Filipinos out of poverty, according to the Philippine Statistics...
A food delivery rider cycles in Rome. Delivery riders are to strike in several Italian cities, calling for better working conditions in the intense summer heat. AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

DOLE studies hazard pay, night shift differential for delivery riders

THE DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it is studying policies for delivery riders, whose services are particularly vital during bad weather. DOLE Secretary...