World Bank $1B financing targets Philippine farm transformation
At least five million Filipino farmers are poised to benefit from a USD1-billion World Bank financing package aimed at accelerating a nationwide shift toward higher productivity, diversification, and climate resilience—an overhaul long seen as critical to stabilizing food supply and rural incomes.
MPTC activates Holy Week traffic plan nationwide
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is rolling out its “Biyaheng Arangkada” motorist assistance program from March 27 to April 6, 2026, bracing for the annual Holy Week travel surge.
RCBC, SSS launch digital loan access push
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp, (RCBC), the banking unit of the Yuchengco Group, and the state-owned pension fund Social Security System (SSS) are rolling out a new digital microloan offering aimed at expanding access to affordable credit while curbing reliance on informal lenders.
Earth Hour 2026: DENR urges Filipinos to act as heat, floods, and power costs rise
As extreme heat, worsening floods, and rising electricity bills continue to affect households, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging Filipinos to take part in Earth Hour as a simple but meaningful step toward protecting the environment.
NAIA expects over 1.35 million travelers during Holy Week rush
The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is expecting more than 1.35 million passengers to pass through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) during the Holy Week travel period from March 28 to April 5.
