The US has become the Philippines' largest source of foreign tourists as international arrivals continued to climb toward the three-million mark, providing fresh momentum for an industry increasingly being positioned as a driver of investment and economic growth.
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has proposed a dedicated mobile app giving seafarers direct access to emergency help, real-time security alerts, and government support while sailing in high-risk areas. Backed by the EU CRIMARIO initiative, the plan was presented at the 4th IORIS High-Level Meeting in Mombasa, Kenya, where regional authorities discussed better cooperation and information sharing.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has clarified that African swine fever (ASF) cases detected in Nueva Vizcaya this year are isolated incidents and do not constitute a widespread outbreak.
China Bank Savings (CBS), the retail lending subsidiary of China Banking Corp., is adjusting its strategy to focus on asset preservation and enhanced risk management amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and domestic political uncertainties.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has restarted partial operations at Makar Port, also known as the Port of General Santos, after completing safety inspections following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao.
The government is rolling out P3 billion in fuel subsidies this month for about 300,000 farmers, fisherfolk and agricultural truckers as elevated oil prices and El Niño squeeze production and distribution costs.
More than 90 employees from the Jollibee Group and its brands—Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, and Greenwich—joined the global International Coastal Cleanup here on September 19, 2026, collecting over 400 kilograms of waste from shorelines.