Economy
Sen. Escudero Calls for Support for MSMEs to Boost Jobs
The surge in unemployment to 2.96 million Filipinos in January 2026 has led Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to press for urgent action to…
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foodpanda’s Pandamart Scales to 24/7 Operations, Spearheading Q-Commerce Dominance in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — foodpanda Philippines has officially transitioned its dark store arm, pandamart, to 24/7 operations nationwide. This move marks a significant shift…
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Asian Churches Calls for Justice as Philippine Catholic Church backs Global Push to ‘Turn Debt Into Hope’
Asian Churches Call for Justice: Philippine Catholic Church Backs Global Push to “Turn Debt into Hope” At the end of the 47th ASEAN…
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IN PHOTOS: PH’s Anti-Fossil Protest Action
Communities in Batangas called on governments to stop expanding fossil gas projects in the Global South, citing concerns over climate change. The demonstration,…
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IN PHOTOS: Demand for Climate Justice
Climate advocates marched through the streets, decrying a system that exacerbates the climate crisis. The Global Day of Action for Climate Justice protest…
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Advocacy Groups Demand Climate Justice
Thousands of climate advocates marched through the streets in Manila to decry the domination of a “rotten system that allows its people to…
Economy
DPWH Mimaropa Road Project Boosts Connectivity and Local Economy in Ferrol, Romblon
DPWH Romblon DEO completes a 1.88-km road construction project from Sitio Lupog to Barangay Tubigon in Ferrol, Romblon, improving accessibility, travel efficiency, and…
Economy
IN PHOTOS: Filipino Activists Hit Japan’s Fossil Fuel Financing in Asia
Asian civil society groups have urged Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, to abandon her country’s financing of fossil fuels and redirect resources…
Economy
Civil Society Leaders To Japan’s New Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi: Ditch Fossil Fuels, Prioritize Climate Action, And Energy Security In Asia
As the 3rd Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Summit concluded in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, civil society leaders from across Asia held protest…
Economy
DPWH Strengthens Flood Protection in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
DPWH completes Banus River Control project in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, protecting homes and schools from flooding during heavy rains.