Senator Bong Go lauds the approval of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act on...

Senator Christopher Bong Go supported the Senate’s approval on third and final reading of Senate Bill No. 1744, or the Fair Debt Collection Practices...
The 408-lineal meter, two-lane Portland Concrete Cement Pavement road enhances connectivity in remote barangays of Pungsod and Buayahon in Santa Barbara, Iloilo. The Department of Public Works and Highways says the project is beneficial, especially for rice and vegetable farmers and animal raisers. PHOTO COURTESY OF DPWH

DA exempts RE, socialized housing from farmland conversion moratorium

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) has exempted renewable energy (RE) and government socialized housing projects from the farmlands conversion moratorium it issued in January,...
A Philippine port is shown in this undated photo. Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) said the government aims to have around 20 FTAs by 2028 to support Filipino businesses in the global market. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PORTSTRATEGY.COM

Philippines targets FTA deals with EU, Canada, Chile this year

THE PHILIPPINES is aiming to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) talks this year with the European Union, Chile and Canada, Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina...
The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations said many truck operators are now opting not to travel because the high cost of fuel requires larger capital to complete a single trip. It added that some truckers are having difficulty refueling, as certain gasoline stations have begun limiting diesel purchases. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA NEWS ONLINE

Truckers limit trips as diesel prices surge, seek 30% rate hike

Some truckers have begun limiting their trips as soaring diesel prices make it harder to sustain operations, prompting a transport group to seek a 30%...

Senator Bong Go marks one year since former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken to...

Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go marked the first anniversary of the day former President Rodrigo Duterte was taken to The Hague, Netherlands, expressing concern for...
The Association of Fresh Fish Traders of the Philippines Inc. says that galunggong — which has soared to over P400 per kilo in some markets — may be sold at half the amount, or even less, beginning March 2026 following the end of the government's closed fishing season. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

Philippines importing fish to prepare for closed fishing season

The government has authorized the importation of 250,000 metric tons (MT) of fish to ensure sufficient supply during the closed fishing season. The Department of...
RAZON. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOOMBERG

Razon is Philippines’ top billionaire; Musk moves closer to trillionaire status

INFRASTRUCTURE and casino tycoon Enrique Razon emerged as the wealthiest man in the Philippines, according to Forbes. Meanwhile, controversial tech tycoon Elon Musk has moved...

Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus tops ₱1 billion in member discounts, reaches 507 partner establishments

Pag-IBIG Fund’s Loyalty Card Plus has surpassed ₱1 billion in total discounts granted to members, as the program expanded to 507 partner establishments nationwide. Pag-IBIG...
Malacañang assured the public that supplies of fuel and basic commodities remain sufficient. File photo shows people lining up at a grocery in Quezon City. MARK DEMAYO, ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

No need for panic buying amid Middle East crisis – Palace

Malacañang urged the public to refrain from panic buying despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, assuring them that supplies of fuel and basic...
Hand holding a fanned stack Philippine banknotes being exchanged for dollars.

Peso dives to record low; stocks tumble nearly 5%

The peso fell to a fresh record low while stocks plunged by nearly 5 percent on Monday, March 9, as the oil shock caused...