Ex-Senator Tolentino named acting Labor Secretary
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), following the vacancy created by the departure of outgoing Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.
Marcos, Takaichi eye stronger Philippine-Japan alliance
Defense, maritime security, energy resilience, and economic cooperation will take center stage as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a high-level summit in Japan this week, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
MARINA launches subsidy program to keep sea travel affordable for 10 million passengers
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has launched the Lakbay Alalay ng Gobyerno Program (LAYAG), a fare subsidy initiative set to benefit around 10 million sea passengers nationwide. Introduced via MARINA Advisory No. 2026-20, this program responds to rising fuel costs caused by global energy shifts, aiming to lower commuter expenses while helping domestic shipping businesses stay operational.
Financial literacy push gains urgency amid rising costs
As economic uncertainty and rising living expenses continue to pressure Filipino households, efforts promoting responsible lending, consumer protection, and financial literacy are becoming increasingly critical in helping families maintain financial stability.
Toyota to unveil multi-pathway mobility showcase at PIMS 2026
Toyota Motor Philippines is gearing up to spotlight its “multi-pathway” mobility strategy at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), underscoring the carmaker’s push to offer Filipinos a wider range of transportation solutions amid the industry’s shift toward electrification.
