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Social security coverage for ‘gig’ workers urged

PHILIPPINE labor coalitions are demanding a systemic overhaul of social protections for “gig” workers, urging the government to mandate Social Security System (

2026/02/01

PAGASA: LPA may form on Tuesday

THE Philippines may face its second typhoon of the year as the state weather bureau warned of a potential low-pressure area (LPA) forming within the country’s area

2026/02/01

NBI told to send team to Interpol

A CONGRESSMAN on Sunday urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to send a Philippine delegation to meet with International Criminal Police Organization

2026/02/01

Groups flag growing vulnerability of low-income workers

LEADERS from the Catholic Church and the Philippine labor sector said governance, economic policy, and environmental management are deeply interconnected, warning

2026/02/01

Security Bank partners with PRA to offer retirees priority banking

(Photo: https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2025/07/07/683453/security-bank-partners-with-euronet/) SECURITY BANK Corp. has partnered with the Philippine

2026/02/01

DoTr directs CAAP to allocate up to P300M to fix transmission line issues

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to allocate between P200 million and P300 million to

2026/02/01

Port cargo volume exceeds 2025 target

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it exceeded its 2025 target with 307.64 million metric tons (MMT) of cargo throughput for the year, up 6.3%. Citing preliminary

2026/02/01

Multi-year rule eased for routine service renewals

THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said government agencies no longer need to obtain a multi-year contractual authority (MYCA) to renew routine services

2026/02/01

NCR retail price growth hits 10-year low

RETAIL PRICE growth for general goods in the National Capital Region (NCR) slowed in 2025 to the weakest reading in 10 years, according to preliminary data from

2026/02/01

Why boards must rethink risk and resilience

Risk has become a constant presence in boardroom discussions. That was evident at the 2025 SGV Knowledge Institute and SGV Consulting forum held in November, titled

2026/02/01