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Japan visa fee hike unlikely to slow Filipino travel demand

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) expects the planned increase in Japan visa fees to have minimal impact on Filipino outbound travel, citing sustained strong demand and a preference for convenience over cost among travelers.

BSP grants banks temporary regulatory relief amid Middle East conflict volatility

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued Memorandum No. 2026-027 providing temporary regulatory relief to banks and quasi-banks. This measure is designed to reduce the impact of market instability caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Ube industry gets boost as DA-BPI distributes 60,000 planting materials

The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has launched a large-scale program to expand the country’s ube (purple yam) industry, distributing over 60,000 planting materials worth nearly ₱2.6 million to 900 farmers in Bohol and Leyte. This is BPI’s first major ube planting material distribution under the High Value Crops Development Program, implemented in partnership with the Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops).

Integrated rail and road train system proposed to boost PH food security and economy

Investment banker Francis Yuseco has submitted a proposal to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Center and Asian Development Bank (ADB) to combine high-speed passenger rail (capable of 300–400 km/h) with Philtrak’s patented road train technology for cargo transport.

Megaworld eyes 10,000 rooms amid expansion

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is laying out more welcome mats across the country.

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TSKI taps PLDT Enterprise for reliable nationwide connectivity

Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc. (TSKI), a leading Philippine microfinance provider, has partnered with PLDT Enterprise to upgrade its digital infrastructure, addressing connectivity gaps that slowed operations and service delivery.

Remulla rejects Duterte claims of police harassment

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that police harassed her mother and children before she posted bail Saturday, showing a video of unarmed female officers entering her residence to serve the arrest warrant. Remulla said Duterte’s security team was in contact with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, and that the vice president wanted to surrender, be incarcerated, and be placed in handcuffs. He said Duterte appeared to want photographs of herself behind bars, but the Department of the Interior and Local Government declined because the offense was bailable and she deserved respect as vice president. Police also avoided directly serving the warrant to prevent possible commotion. "She has a predilection for violence," claimed Remulla, noting past incidents.

DENR scales up PCRD tool to strengthen LGU climate resilience

DENR Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna is boosting local governments’ capacity against rising climate threats—including floods, landslides, and wildfires—by expanding use of the Provincial Climate Risk Diagnostic (PCRD) Tool.

DENR scales up PCRD tool to strengthen LGU climate resilience

DENR Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna is boosting local governments’ capacity against rising climate threats—including floods, landslides, and wildfires—by expanding use of the Provincial Climate Risk Diagnostic (PCRD) Tool. Designed for evidence-based planning aligned with national climate goals, the tool helps provinces assess hazards, vulnerability, and risks to communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems, while guiding priority investments and long-term strategies up to 2050. Flexible for all data readiness levels, it also supports nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration.
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