Context Dispatch

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, effective Monday, September 1, amid ongoing controversy over flood control projects.

Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with Billease, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform in the Philippines, to offer more flexible and affordable payment options for its customers. The collaboration aims to support greater financial and digital inclusion by enabling Smart, TNT, and Smart Bro Home WiFi users to access services through easy installment plans.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the country’s oldest business institution, successfully hosted a special forum featuring Her Excellency Yuliia Fediv, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Philippines, at its historic headquarters in Intramuros.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced a series of reassignments and designations affecting district and regional offices across the country, a move it said was aimed at strengthening transparency, efficiency, and continuity in public service.

Individuals and an organization in the Philippines have been named recipients of the 2025 Japan Foreign Minister’s Commendation, an esteemed recognition given to personalities that have made outstanding contributions to deepening mutual understanding and strengthening ties with Japan.