More Filipino children will now be eligible for Kindergarten as the Department of Education (DepEd) revised the age cut-off policy for admission, expanding the window for learners turning five years old.
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates is positioning the Philippines as a strategic expansion hub for Chinese companies aiming to grow their footprint in Southeast Asia.
Retail giant SM Group has hired over 800 personal shoppers nationwide in a strategic move to meet growing consumer demand for personalized service, a shift underscored by a recent global study from Qualtrics showing that 64 percent of shoppers prefer brands offering tailored experiences.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to stabilize food prices and secure supply—particularly for pork and rice, two staples that weigh heavily on household budgets—to help in further slowing food inflation and ease the daily burden on Filipino families.
In celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) will offer free rides to LRT-1 passengers on June 12 during peak hours — 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Secretary of Justice Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman, succeeding former President Rodrigo Duterte-appointee Samuel R. Martires whose term ended in July. Remulla, who has served Justice Secretary since 2022, is known for pushing reforms to modernize the justice system and fight corruption. With decades of experience as a legislator and lawyer, he is expected to uphold transparency and accountability. The Marcos administration has reiterated its zero-tolerance of corruption. Ombudsman, the government’s primary graft buster, serves a single 7-year term and can only be removed through impeachment for offenses such as treason, bribery, graft and corruption, or betrayal of public trust.
Targeted efforts by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to manage the supply and pricing of key food items, particularly rice, sugar, and corn, are helping protect the poorest Filipino households from the brunt of inflation, even as overall consumer prices rise.
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced plans to invest at least P600 million to rehabilitate the facilities of Basilan Electric Cooperative (Baselco), aiming to modernize its outdated infrastructure and improve service reliability.