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DENR asks Mayor Duterte to explain waste dumping at Davao regional office
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has formally requested Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte to clarify recent waste‑dumping incidents outside its regional office in Lanang. In a June 15 letter, Regional Director Mercedes Dumagan gave the mayor five days to respond, noting that some individuals caught dumping mixed waste said they acted based on the mayor’s June 4 Facebook post identifying the compound as a temporary collection point.
Remittances rise in April 2026: OF inflows stay strong amid global economic challenges
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) kept growing in April 2026, showing remarkable resilience even as global economic conditions remain difficult.
Strait of Hormuz reopening sends oil prices falling
Oil prices tumbled in early Asian trading on Monday after the US and Iran announced a breakthrough agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
DA pushes P300-million plan to turn Mapanas into Eastern Visayas agri-fishery hub
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investing over P300 million to develop this coastal municipality into a leading fisheries and agricultural growth center in Eastern Visayas, aiming to boost local incomes, strengthen food security, and drive rural development.
External debt edges down, remains manageable and resilient
The country’s outstanding external debt eased slightly to US$147.35 billion as of end-March 2026, from US$147.65 billion in the previous quarter, keeping the overall debt burden well within manageable levels.
