The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development opened 2026 with a brisk run of January accomplishments, signaling that recent institutional reforms are translating into concrete gains for Filipino families, officials said.
More Quadruple A contractors are lining up behind the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, signaling rising private sector confidence in the government’s flagship housing push led by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is starting 2026 with a clear message to developers: if your papers are complete, expect faster approvals.
The government has raised price caps for socialized housing to speed up the rollout of its flagship 4PH program, according to a joint directive from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DepDev).
LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) marked Earth Day 2026 with an employee-led e-waste collection drive, gathering about 1,200 kilograms of discarded electronic items from March 31 to April 21.
Filipina entrepreneurs—many of them mothers—play a major role in the Philippine economy, owning 66 percent of existing businesses and 62 percent of newly registered enterprises. Despite this strong presence, many women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggle to grow due to limited access to funding, low digital adoption, and the challenge of balancing business and family responsibilities.
Travelers grappling with rising fuel costs and volatile airfares are getting a timely alternative: book early and secure steep discounts. The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) has shifted its annual Summer Online Sale (SOS) to an earlier April–May window, positioning the campaign as a practical hedge against mounting travel expenses.