Suspected “ghost” farm road in Albay under investigation
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. inspected a questionable farm-to-market road (FMR) project in Barangay Lower Binogsacan, raising concerns that the project may not exist at its approved location.
Truckmakers urge caution on Euro II fuels
The Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA) has backed a government move allowing the temporary use of lower-grade fuel, but warned it must be enforced with “utmost caution” to avoid damaging modern vehicles.
Marcos orders P145.56B highway funding release
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P145.56 billion to fund the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Project, aiming to accelerate infrastructure development and spur economic growth in the region.
SEC to tighten sustainability reporting rules for listed firms starting 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will begin stricter sustainability reporting rules for listed companies as part of its reform efforts.
Higher cigarette taxes, bigger warning labels may push more Filipinos to quit – study
A new study published in Tobacco Induced Diseases finds that raising cigarette taxes and increasing the size of health warning labels could encourage more Filipinos to stop smoking.
