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The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) in the Philippines will introduce three new high-yield sugarcane varieties to boost farmer incomes and productivity, alongside organic fertilizers and pest control measures.
While import regionalization allows pork from ASF-free zones of affected countries, Philippine hog raisers emphasize the continued necessity of border inspections to prevent infected meat from entering. The easing of import restrictions benefits meat processors, but risks of smuggling and undetected virus entry remain.
The Department of Finance (DoF) recommends delaying the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) by one to two years to allow local government units (LGUs) more time to prepare, aiming to strengthen LGU capacity and enhance private sector consultations.
Building permit approvals in the Philippines fell 0.3% year-on-year in June to 17,081, driven by weak residential demand, even as non-residential projects showed resilience, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Epson Precision Philippines (EPPI) will establish a P40-million robotics manufacturing facility at the Lima Technology Center in Batangas. Expected to commence operations in 2027, the project will create 118 new jobs, further integrating the Philippines into global robotics supply chains.
The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced a four-month extension for the collection of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) until December, aiming to ease the burden on households facing rising inflation and living costs.
The Philippines is pushing for favorable terms in ongoing negotiations with the US regarding the governing framework for the Pax Silica AI hub. The BCDA emphasized host country sovereignty and the project's purely commercial nature, while promising support for communities potentially affected by the development.
Tropical Depression Neneng has slightly weakened but continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, affecting Luzon and parts of Western Visayas. While tracking towards Taiwan, direct impact on the Philippine mainland is expected to be limited.
Orly Guteza, a former soldier, has recanted his statement alleging the delivery of cash to then-Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. He claims he was pressured by a senator and a former congressman to fabricate accusations in exchange for money and scholarships.
The Philippine stock market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias this week, driven by hopes that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will be less aggressive in raising interest rates. Hopes for economic recovery may boost the market.
The Pag-IBIG Fund has provided housing loans to over 100 qualified Naga City government employees, partnering with the local government to offer affordable homes. The initiative aims to address the housing needs of city workers, with plans to extend to teachers and uniformed personnel.
Lessons from the only completed impeachment trial in Philippine history, that of Chief Justice Renato Corona, are being shared with journalists covering the potential impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. A former congressman emphasizes the importance of drawing political lessons from this past precedent.
Panay Island's forests are shrinking, threatening the habitat of the Dulungan, or Rufous-headed Hornbill, a crucial seed disperser vital for forest regeneration. The bird's declining population poses a risk to the entire ecosystem.
A buy-bust operation in Taguig City, Philippines, led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of approximately P115,600 worth of suspected shabu. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal drugs in the city.
Bataan and other areas in Luzon are under a red rainfall warning due to the ongoing southwest monsoon, which is bringing heavy rains. Authorities are urging vigilance.
La Mesa Dam in Quezon City, Philippines, remains under Alert Level 3 due to rising water levels caused by heavy rains from the southwest monsoon. While dam stability is assured, ongoing weather patterns are being closely monitored.
Philippine Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has urged Congress to amend the 'Robin Padilla Law,' seeking to make the possession of loose firearms a non-bailable offense to curb rising crime rates.
An 11-year-old boy is missing after being swept into a canal by strong floodwaters during heavy rains in Mabini, Batangas, on Tuesday. Local police are investigating.
The perpetrator of the fatal shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Junior High School in Zamboanga City entered the campus by car, according to the Philippine Secretary of the Interior and Local Government. The incident targeted junior high school students, and investigations are ongoing.
In Zambales, Philippines, several local government offices have adopted alternative work arrangements, including work-from-home, due to heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, which pose risks of flooding and travel hazards. Some areas also suspended the physical reporting of non-essential personnel.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara attended a situation briefing in Zamboanga City with local officials following a shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Discussions focused on the incident's background and impact.
Tropical Depression Neneng is shifting monsoon rains to Northern and Central Luzon as it moves towards Taiwan. Another tropical cyclone, Tropical Storm Saudel, is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility next week, potentially becoming the country's 15th tropical cyclone this year.
The suspect in the Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting in Zamboanga City, Philippines, entered the campus via his father's car, bypassing security checks, according to the Interior Secretary. The incident resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.
Quezon Governor Angelina Tan urged provincial government employees to remain united and committed to improving the lives of all citizens during the commemoration of former President Manuel L. Quezon's 148th birth anniversary, emphasizing ongoing efforts for the province's betterment.
A data scientist has pointed to the Philippines' poor environmental management as the reason behind the 'sea of garbage' exposed by receding floodwaters, attributing the crisis to increasing waste generation overwhelming collection and disposal systems.
The perpetrator of the fatal shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Junior High School may have been influenced by the popular online game Roblox, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Authorities are conducting forensic examinations of the suspect's electronic devices.
The local government unit of Lamitan City and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) are jointly establishing PDEA-BARMM's provincial operation center in Basilan province to bolster the anti-narcotics campaign. Lamitan City will provide land for the facility.
Over 9,009 public schools in the Philippines have suspended in-person classes due to Tropical Depression Neneng and the enhanced southwest monsoon. Central Luzon reported the highest number of affected schools. Additionally, 81 classrooms have been converted into evacuation centers.
In Central Mindanao, police and the military are strengthening their collaboration to prevent school shootings. Measures will be jointly implemented, acknowledging the region's culture of firearm possession.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the Philippines has adopted a policy allowing persons deprived of liberty (PDL) to earn Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA), a privilege that can reduce prison sentences, based on their electoral participation.
Fifty years after the devastating 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake and subsequent tsunami claimed 8,000 lives in Mindanao, a memorial marker has been erected in Sultan Kudarat to honor victims and serve as a stark reminder of ongoing tsunami threats.
The minority bloc in the Philippine Senate has expanded its roles as heads and members of various standing committees. This move is expected to address legislative delays and improve efficiency. The minority leader expressed readiness to "up [its] load in terms of committees."
Malacañang has directed government offices and schools to shift to alternative work and learning setups on August 20 due to heavy rains and flooding risks from the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), based on recommendations from the NDRRMC.
The father of the shooter in the Zamboanga City school incident reportedly left firearms in his vehicle, according to the Bureau of Customs (BOC). BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno also highlighted the need for personnel to be armed due to the dangerous environment.
The Philippines House appropriations committee will resume deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 on August 24, following postponements due to heavy monsoon rains and flooding. The schedule has been extended to September 8, with some hearings to be conducted simultaneously for multiple agencies.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will hold its first parliamentary elections on September 14, 2026, after being postponed multiple times. These historic polls are considered a crucial milestone in the region's long peace process.