The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will roll out a P1 billion service contracting program to support public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators starting April 15, 2026. The program will run for two weeks.

A farmer in Nueva Ecija has developed a rice-growing method that lowers fertilizer costs while nearly doubling harvests.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines dropped to US$443 million in January 2026, marking a decline compared with the level recorded in January 2025. The decrease highlights growing caution among foreign investors, with rising geopolitical risks seen as a key factor dampening confidence.