MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon region are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A). Under Wage Order No. IVA-23, the maximum P45

MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos worked abroad in April to September 2025, as remittances covering that period also declined compared with a year earlier, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In its latest Survey on Overseas Filipinos, the PSA said the number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell by 6.3 percent

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police is verifying claims by foreign authorities that 521 kilograms of “shabu” (crystal meth) seized in Laos early this month was bound for Manila, saying there is no hard evidence yet linking the Philippines to the illegal cargo despite its reported transport by a Filipino passenger. PNP spokesperson Col.

ILOILO CITY — The threat of mass layoffs is stirring fears that go well beyond the workplace. Behind every possible job loss is a household facing bills it may no longer be able to pay, a small store at risk of losing its customers, and a student wondering whether the dream of finishing school will

Oct. 11, 2024 The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) opened the country’s first drive-thru post office in Davao City. In line with the city’s goal of improving vehicular flow and alleviating traffic around the Davao City Central Post Office, the drive-thru service provides a more accessible and time-efficient option for the convenience of the mailing public.

PwC Malaysia lauds expanded personal tax relief, Global Services Hub incentive enhancements, among others.

Singapore will activate haze-related medical subsidies on Monday, capping treatment costs at S$10 (US$7.82) for eligible patients as worsening air quality raises health concerns.

In Reinhard Jumamoy, the NU Bulldogs have found the brazen leader they need

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform will soon conduct a hearing into the attempted smuggling of around P700 million worth of rice from Vietnam, according to Sen. Francis Pangilinan. He said the incident raises serious concerns over the continued lack of convictions of big-time smugglers and how this apparent