DA expands P20 rice program to ports
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its flagship food subsidy program, “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!,” to benefit registered fisherfolk and fishery workers, offering rice at P20 per kilo—half the market price—at select fish ports in Luzon.
DOTr, DBM launch citizen-led infra monitoring
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have signed an agreement to enhance the monitoring and evaluation of major transport infrastructure projects through citizen participation and digital technology.
More LGUs comply with PH waste laws
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported a notable increase in compliance with the country's solid waste management laws, with 328 local government units (LGUs) securing approved 10-year Solid Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) from July 2022 to June 2025.
Cebu Pacific shifts turboprop operations to Clark
Cebu Pacific is transferring more of its turboprop aircraft operations from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 to Clark International Airport, effective 26 October 2025.
Security Bank ups bid for Home Credit PH stake
Security Bank Corp. has raised its acquisition price for a 25percent stake in Home Credit Philippines to ₱11.59 billion, marking a ₱1.22-billion increase from its initial offer to MUFG Bank Ltd., which currently holds the shares.
