Asia·Aug 8, 2026
Manila's SMX Convention Centers Log 4.3 Million Visitors in First Half
SM Prime's events platform posts 18 percent traffic growth as it prepares to open the Philippines' largest convention venue in Cebu
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
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Asia·Aug 7, 2026
Philippine Unemployment Climbs to 4.9% as Job Creation Lags Labor Supply
More Filipinos entered the workforce in June, but the economy failed to generate sufficient positions to absorb the influx, official data show.
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 31, 2026
Metro Manila Wage Increase Halted as Court Suspends PHP 85 Daily Hike
A Pasig court has frozen the wage increase that took effect just days earlier, leaving workers awaiting relief while employers who warned of layoffs press their legal challenge
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 31, 2026
Philippines Debt Hits Record P19.1 Trillion, Exceeding 2026 Target
Manila's outstanding obligations surpassed the year-end forecast six months early, driven by domestic and external borrowing to fund infrastructure and development programs.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 29, 2026
Philippines Reopens Metro Manila for New IT Ecozone Applications
President Marcos lifts seven-year ban on IT park and center registrations in the capital, targeting foreign investment and digital services growth
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Villar Family Offers Land Donation to Break LRT-1 Extension Deadlock
Philippines' acting transport chief confirms talks with prominent property family to resolve right-of-way disputes stalling the final leg of Manila's 12-kilometer rail project to Cavite.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·