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).

Holiday spending is expected to be muted this year as consumers prioritize basic necessities over wants, experts said.

A new survey from on-demand delivery platform Lalamove shows that while many Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain careful in their business decisions, most expect conditions to improve by 2026.