Philippines

PH Races to Seal Tax Deals With Oman, Singapore Before 2026 Ends—Here’s What Could Change for Investors

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is moving to close two major tax treaty efforts with Oman and Singapore before the end of 2026, as the Marcos administration intensifies its push to make the country more attractive to foreign investors and strengthen its network of international tax agreements. Finance Assistant Secretary Euvimil Nina R. Asuncion said the Philippines is targeting the conclusion of negotiations with Oman within the year, while also pushing to finish the renegotiation of its

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Business

From a Cebu Fruit Stand to AI for Autism: Meet the 5 Filipino MSME Heroes Who Just Made Business History

MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino entrepreneurs whose businesses are making an impact in retail, education, employment, agriculture and technology have been named the inaugural winners of the DITO BizBayani Awards, putting the spotlight on the people behind some of the country’s most inspiring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The recognition came after a 10-week nationwide search that attracted more than 500 nominations, with the field eventually narrowed to 25 finalists and five

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Philippines

₱300-MILLION BOOST EYED FOR BUKIDNON AIRPORT — BUT WILL THIS FINALLY GET THE LONG-DELAYED PROJECT OFF THE GROUND?

MANILA — The Marcos administration is proposing an additional ₱300 million under the 2027 national budget to push the completion of the long-awaited Bukidnon Airport in Don Carlos, with the government now targeting the facility for completion and eventual operations in 2027. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto inspected the ongoing airport construction in Barangay Maraymaray, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on September 4 and reiterated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to finish the project. The p

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Philippines

CALABARZON Police Seize P13.3M in Illegal Drugs in Just One Week—But One Province Stands Out

LUCENA CITY, Philippines — Police operations across CALABARZON resulted in the seizure of more than P13.3 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in just one week, with 228 suspects arrested in 181 anti-drug operations, according to the Police Regional Office IV-A. The operations were conducted from August 31 to September 6, 2026, covering the region's five provinces—Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. According to the latest police figures reported by Inquirer, authorities confiscate

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Philippines

Savi Davison Refuses to Back Down as PLDT and Creamline Clash Again—But This Time, a PVL Bronze Medal Is on the Line

MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison and the PLDT High Speed Hitters are not finished yet. After eliminating Creamline’s hopes of reaching the 2026 PVL Invitational Conference Finals in a dramatic five-set showdown, PLDT will face the Cool Smashers once again—this time with the bronze medal at stake. The rematch is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, at 4 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, according to the official Premier Volleyball League schedule. The stakes changed quickly after PLDT stunn

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Philippines

13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Neck Becomes Entangled in Rope at Pig Pen in Danao City

DANAO CITY, Cebu, Philippines — A 13-year-old boy died in a tragic accident after his neck reportedly became entangled in a rope used to restrain a sow at a pig pen in Barangay Cogon, Danao City. The victim was identified by police as Carl James Laurente Gica, 13, a resident of Purok 5, Sitio Lang-Lang. The incident happened on the morning of September 5, 2026. Father Asked Boy to Watch Newly Born Piglets Based on the initial investigation by the Danao City Police Station, the boy's father h

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Philippines

Alleged Gunman, Two Accomplices Arrested in Brutal Killing of Consolacion Man

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police have arrested the alleged gunman and two other suspects in the kidnapping and killing of a 57-year-old man whose body was found in a mountainous area of Barangay Sudlon 1, Cebu City. Authorities identified the victim as Leo Leaño, a resident of Barangay Nangka in Consolacion, Cebu. His hands and feet were bound with chicken cord when his body was discovered along a road in Sitio Morga on September 3. Alleged Gunman Arrested After Two Suspects Named Him The all

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Lifestyle

Central Visayas Index Crimes Drop 25% in August, But Police Warn Against Complacency

CEBU, Philippines — Central Visayas recorded a significant drop in major crimes in August, with index crimes falling by 25 percent compared with the same month last year, according to the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7). Police recorded 129 index crimes in August 2026, down from 172 cases in August 2025 — a reduction of 43 incidents. Overall crime incidents across the region also declined by 5.70 percent, from 2,300 cases to 2,169. But while the numbers point to an improvemen

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Business

Liloan Mayor Explains New P12 Garbage Bag System After Residents Raise Concerns

LILOAN, Cebu, Philippines — Liloan Mayor Aljew Jordan Frasco has defended and clarified the municipality's proposed new garbage collection system after residents raised concerns over a plan requiring households to buy official trash bags costing P12 each. The new policy, called the “Pay As You Throw, Garbage Bag System,” is covered by Municipal Ordinance No. 42-2026 and is intended to address Liloan's growing waste-management costs while encouraging residents to segregate their garbage properly

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Philippines

Illegal Power Connections Uncovered in Zamboanga Village, Up to 70 Households Allegedly Benefited

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Authorities have uncovered several alleged illegal electricity connections in Barangay Campo Islam, with the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) estimating that 60 to 70 households may have benefited from unauthorized power lines. The discovery was made during an anti-pilferage operation on September 2, 2026, as Zamcelco's Energy Recovery Team conducted inspections with Task Force Zamboanga and coordinated with barangay officials in several areas of Camp

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