Context Dispatch
Romualdez: House to accelerate minimum wage legislation, eyes P200 wage hike
Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez affirmed today that the House of Representatives is expediting deliberations on proposed wage hike legislation to address the urgent need for economic relief, while ensuring a balanced approach that considers the welfare of workers and the sustainability of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Growing global push for maritime security partnerships with PH amid regional tensions
In 2025, increasing international support is emerging for stronger maritime security partnerships with the Philippines, driven by ongoing tensions over China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea. Ambassadors from key nations, including France, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, the European Union, and Australia, convened at a maritime security forum organized by the Stratbase Institute and the French Embassy in Manila.
DA announces gradual rice price cut, aims for P49/kilo by March
In a significant move for rice consumers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Friday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will gradually lower the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice in the coming weeks.
Trump to declare national emergency at southern border
In his second inaugural address as the 47th president, Donald Trump announced a sweeping series of executive orders aimed at overhauling U.S. immigration and...
Japan, U.S., Philippines strengthen ties in key virtual summit
On 13 January 2025, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, U.S. President Joe Biden, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a 25-minute video conference, marking a significant step in trilateral cooperation.
