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The Philippines' unemployment rate rose to 4.7 percent in April as the economy failed to keep up with the increase in the number of Filipinos joining the workforce. 

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has bolstered its leadership ranks with the appointment of three new undersecretaries, including former Philippine Airlines (PAL) president Stanley K. Ng, as the agency intensifies efforts to strengthen the country’s tourism competitiveness and accelerate industry growth.

Alliance Select Foods International Inc. has temporarily suspended operations at its General Santos facility after strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city and nearby areas on Monday, June 8, forcing the company to assess damage and ensure employee safety before resuming production. 

For many Filipinos, "masakit ang tiyan" is often treated as a single problem with a single solution. A little discomfort, a familiar home remedy, and the assumption that all stomachaches are basically the same.

The Philippines' agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply in April to its lowest level in more than five years, as exports surged to a record high while imports eased, signaling improving competitiveness in parts of the country's farm sector.