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Philippines presses US tariff review with labor reforms

The Philippines will continue negotiating with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) after Washington imposed a 12.5 percent tariff on most Philippine exports under its forced labor-related trade review, with Manila maintaining that the assessment remains open and subject to further evaluation.

President Marcos opens Clark children’s hospital boosting regional healthcare

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the DOH-JBL Children's Medical Center in Clark, marking the completion of the first specialty hospital under the Clark Multi-Specialty Medical Center (CMSMC) and advancing the government's push to decentralize specialized healthcare services.

Philippine pickleball builds future through elite coaching

Pickleball may be winning converts at a dizzying pace across the Philippines, but the sport's next chapter is unfolding far from the baseline. 

Philippine MLBB teams in uphill battle for 2026 MSC crown

For years, the rest of the Mobile Legends world chased the Philippines. This week at the eSports World Cup in Paris, the chase has...

Scam Watch clarifies BSP rules on reimbursement claims

Scam victims may be entitled to reimbursement if banks or other financial institutions fail to meet their obligations under the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), according to Scam Watch Pilipinas, which urged the financial sector to strengthen its readiness as the law takes effect.

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PH leads push to scale up global loss and damage funding as demand far outstrips available aid

The Philippines is calling for a major increase in global financing under the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, after the first round of funding requests showed overwhelming need far outpacing what is currently available.

DOE advances nuclear energy framework; lays out rules, timelines and roles

The Department of Energy is moving forward with the proposed framework that will govern the Philippines’ first-ever nuclear power procurement, following the completion of initial consultations with stakeholders.

ERC issues new policies protecting power consumers 

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has rolled out three new policies to boost transparency, fairness, and savings for Filipino electricity consumers.

Aboitiz Foods, PH Army renew LAMP livelihood partnership

Aboitiz Foods via Pilmico Foods Corp. and the Philippine Army have renewed their joint Livelihood Assistance and Management Program (LAMP) for another five years.
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