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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is urging investors to make the Philippines a long-term business base, citing improved infrastructure, skilled workers, and continuing reforms. Speaking at the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City last week, Marcos said the administration wants investments that create lasting economic value—not simply capital that enters the country …

The Senate is considering shifting the implementation of Philippine National Police (PNP) infrastructure projects back to the police organization after an audit flagged nearly ₱8.9 billion worth of projects for documentation, recording and completion issues. Senate President Win Gatchalian raised the proposal during the Senate hearing on the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) proposed 2027 budget, citing …

Continued reforms to improve the business climate, attract foreign investments and expand exports could help cushion the Philippine peso from further weakness against the US dollar, an economist said. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort said the peso’s future direction remains difficult to predict, with movements largely influenced by market conditions and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ …

France and Australia have expressed sympathy to the Philippines following the deadly ferry fire off Coron, Palawan that left at least five people dead and 86 others missing. The French Embassy in Manila conveyed its condolences to the victims’ families and expressed solidarity with Filipinos affected by the tragedy. “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those …

Malacañang has refused to intervene in the legal proceedings against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, saying the courts must determine his case based on evidence and the law despite his being a cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration would leave decisions on Romualdez’s custody and medical condition to the courts, law enforcement …

Senate President Win Gatchalian is optimistic that the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte could be resolved before December, with the Senate impeachment court preparing to devote longer hours to the proceedings. Gatchalian said the court is now working on a compressed schedule that could significantly shorten the trial, particularly after the prosecution reduced the number of witnesses it …

The perjury complaint filed by Vice President Sara Duterte against her alleged former aide Ramil Madriaga has been dismissed by the Taguig City Prosecutors’ Office for lack of sufficient evidence. In its 19-page resolution released Thursday, the prosecutors’ office said the evidence presented by Duterte failed to establish a strong enough basis to pursue the case under Article 183 of …

Chinese forces fired multiple flares at an unarmed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft during a routine Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flight over the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), prompting Manila to denounce the latest incident in the West Philippine Sea. The incident occurred on Sept. 7 as the PCG aircraft conducted its surveillance mission before landing on Pag-asa Island. PCG spokesperson …

Flood control graft cases are moving swiftly at the Sandiganbayan, with some reaching the defense stage in less than a year, senators said as they pushed for faster justice and stronger support for the anti-graft court. Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg told senators that the first batch of cases filed by the Office of the Ombudsman on Nov. 18, …

By Tracy Cabrera The Department of Agriculture (DA) is preparing ₱6.2 billion in assistance for farmers and fisherfolk as the country braces for a potentially severe El Niño, with funds expected to help cover fuel and fertilizer needs. DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said the agency is awaiting the release of a Special Allotment Release Order under the …