Fri, Oct 16, 2026

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Philippine Rice Research Institute in Batac, Ilocos Norte, is promoting a mobile solar-powered irrigation system to help farmers cut costs and cope with water shortages amid El Niño. The Lakbay Palay 2026 roadshow featured the technology on Oct. 8 in Batac, with the institute helping farm

World Food Day, observed every Oct. 16 by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is meant to draw attention to the goal of eliminating hunger and ensuring access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food for all. In the Philippines, however, World Food Day 2026 presents a troubling paradox. While go

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has identified a person of interest in the killing of a 50-year-old barangay chairman in Batangas on Thursday. Dennis Austria, chairman of Barangay Sta. Anastacia in Sto. Tomas City, was shot dead at his residence. In a press briefing on Friday, PNP public info

A 28-year-old security guard was shot dead by riding-in-tandem suspects in front of an eatery in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

Maganda ang Pasko ng isang mananaya matapos na tamaan ang P115 milyong jackpot prize sa Megalotto 6/45 draw nitong Biyernes, Oktubre 16, 2026.

The Philippine Coast Guard has dispatched BRP Teresa Magbanua on an extended patrol mission to safeguard local fishermen and uphold maritime territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea.

Nasawi ang isang 30-anyos na lalaki matapos na pagbabarilin ng kanilang kapitbahay na barangay tanod sa Malasiqui, Pangasinan. Ang nakababatang kapatid ng biktima na 27-anyos, sugatan.

The National Maritime Council confirmed that additional aerial surveillance and patrol ships have been authorized to maintain regular rotation schedules across critical fishing grounds.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo will appear in public on Sunday for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery as the 71-year-old pontiff shows steady improvement and is able to work and do normal daily activities independently, the Vatican said on Friday.

A Megalotto 6/45 bettor is P115 million richer after the October 16 draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday evening.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas monetary board opted to pause policy adjustments as core headline inflation fell comfortably within the national target range of 2.0% to 4.0%.

Central bank economists noted that stabilizing rice tariffs and energy costs supported consumer sentiment across key urban distribution hubs.

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Dinakip ang live-in partner ng babaeng nakitang patay at nakasilid sa refrigerator sa isang apartment sa Rizal, na itinuturing person of interest (POI) sa krimen. Ang lalaki, dinakip sa ibang kaso na isinampa ng kasambahay.

Kinompronta ng kampo ng dating House Speaker at Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez ang testigo ng prosekusyon na si Rodante Orbillo kaugnay ng kaniyang pirma sa pinagsamang affidavit noong Pebrero 2026 ng 18 dating bodyguard ni dating Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co. Mayroon umanong mali sa salaysay, na

House Deputy Speaker Jefferson Khonghun is pushing for a motu proprio investigation by the House of Representatives into the alleged remittance of hundreds of millions of pesos into Cale88, a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte's husband, lawyer Manases Carpio.

A barangay chairman in Batangas was fatally shot by an unidentified suspect while he was cleaning outside his house.

Patay sa pamamaril ng riding-in-tandem suspects sa tapat ng isang kainan ang isang 28-anyos na security guard sa Valenecia, Negros Oriental.

Security officials reiterated commitment to transparent documentation of all maritime interactions within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the filing of criminal cases against Senator Loren Legarda and Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste over an undelivered power supply by Leviste"s solar firm are forthcoming.

An estimated 23,000 schools do not have principals as most applicants fail the qualifying examination, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday during its budget hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.

The police have arrested a man for serious illegal detention, who happened to be a person of interest in the case of a woman who was found dead inside a refrigerator in Rodriguez, Rizal.

Ombudsman investigators have filed a P1.9 billion plunder complaint vs. Cagayan Rep. Jojo Lara over his alleged ownership of construction companies which won government contracts, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday.

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co and four of he 18 marines linked to the delivery of cash in suitcases to ranking government officials posted bail Friday after their arrest for an unjust vexation case. Levito Baligod and the four others each posted a P10,000 bail as set by a Zambales

Commuters along Osmeña Boulevard experienced streamlined boarding as Cebu City Government and DOTr commenced commercial operations for the initial Bus Rapid Transit segment.

MANILA, Philippines — A severe tropical storm may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday next week while its trough could bring rains to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao as early as Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday

Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro slammed the apparent threat from the Chinese envoy to the Philippines, saying his department is currently studying the statement.

A New Smart Home Destination in Iloilo City Leading smart home solutions and air-conditioning brand Midea, in partnership with Imperial Appliance Plaza, welcomed consumers in IIoiIo City, Philippines, with the opening of its new Midea Cross Category Zone on October 16, 2026. The new retail destination brings Midea's gl

MANILA, Philippines — Chlorine mixed with asphalt caused the fire that engulfed the MV June Aster, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported on Friday. In a Malacanang press briefing, Fire Chief Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil Ang Kwan Tiu, officer-in-charge of the BFP, said an excessive amount of chlorine had entere

Mindanao agricultural trade associations reported expanded international cold-chain processing capabilities enabling direct premium fruit shipments to regional partner economies.

The Ayala chairman wants an 'honest conversation' on Philppine investments and talks teamwork to a roomful of rivals at Makati Business Club's sapphire anniversary

From challenging Big Tech to protecting independent journalism, Maria Ressa offers a roadmap for fighting authoritarianism in the digital age

Western Visayas culinary heritage preservation programs received global spotlight as Iloilo City launched an international gastronomic summit celebrating indigenous ingredients and recipes.

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In this episode of Long Story Short, Philstar.com explains how a possible Super El Niño could affect water supply, agriculture and food security in the Philippines, and how Filipinos can prepare.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said there was absolutely no politics involved in the ongoing case build-up against the Mindanao politician tagged in the multi-billion drug bust from Laos as investigation remained evidence and facts-based. “Walang politics itong investig

A tutoring program that the Department of Education credits with cutting the number of struggling readers by two-thirds stands to lose nearly all its funding next year — one of several items Education Secretary Sonny Angara asked senators on Friday, October 16, to fill.

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three graft charges against former Pampanga representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. over his alleged financial interest in a construction firm awarded more than P611 million in government flood control contracts during his time in Congress. Ombudsman J

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Engineers completed automated tidal flood gates aimed at mitigating high-tide seawater backflow into commercial industrial parks in Metro Cebu.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and easterlies are expected to bring rain across the country, posing risks of...

More than a third of Filipinos want the national government to focus on lowering food prices as inflation...

The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) said on Friday that the looming "Super El Niño" could worsen...

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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warned Filipinos against scams, including love scams, investment scams and the...

The National Bureau of Investigation has subpoenaed the five hosts of the podcast “Machong Chismisan” over an episode in which one of them called Kris Aquino’s eldest son, Josh, who is on the autism spectrum, “walang kwenta (useless).”

Sources say leaders at the Defense Department received a message that the SpaceX Starshield service for the Ukrainian military needed to be slowed

For many Filipinos who rely on government assistance, getting the support they need can come with its own set of challenges. Reaching a payout center may mean spending extra for transportation, taking time away from work, or traveling a considerable distance—an added burden for households already managing limited resou

WASHINGTON/TOKYO — The US and Myanmar's military-backed government held talks in Tokyo last week, people familiar with the...

An expert says the 'era of high fertility' that drove the country to overpopulation is over

NEW DELHI — Security was stepped up and police warned of traffic disruptions in the Indian capital Delhi...

DICT and local business leaders inaugurated the expanded Northern Mindanao ICT hub in Uptown CDO, projecting over 2,500 new high-paying engineering positions.

The hiring push comes as scrutiny of AI-agent safety grows in China and the US, especially as developers give them autonomy to access the Internet

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Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on energy sites but in the days that followed, Russia rained down missile and drone strikes, including on energy targets such as power stations, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people

SEOUL — South Korea is reviewing an expansion of its military operations in the Middle East, the Kyunghyang...

BEIJING — Tencent said on Friday that AI agents used to evaluate third-party models displayed web-browsing behavior not...

Concerns regarding the projects' impact on bird migration routes are being addressed, and the developments align with the province's goal to transition to renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels

The tail number of the aircraft used to transport former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague does not match that of the jet carrying suspected illegal drugs from Laos, contrary to claims in social media posts

MANILA, Philippines — Levi Baligod, counsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, and 14 of the 18 marines linked to the delivery of cash in suitcases were arrested in San Juan City on Friday. Col. Anthony Gantang, San Juan City police chief, confirmed the arrests in a phone interview with reporters after an arrest war

New direct long-haul international flights and regional budget routes drove significant passenger growth at Luzon’s alternative premier aviation gateway.

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified 11 persons of interest linked to the 521 kg shabu shipment from Laos bound for the Philippines, including a former Bangsamoro Parliament member. In a Palace press briefing on Friday, Remulla said

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) on Friday named JG Summit Holdings, Inc. President and Chief Executive...

PhilSA unveiled the enhanced multi-mission satellite receiver facility to bolster national disaster response, agricultural crop yield forecasting, and marine conservation.

Vice President Sara Duterte and her defense team had an inkling that House prosecutors would reduce the impeachment case against her to a single charge, as rumors of the move had already been abound, two of her defense lawyers said.

The Philippine Olympic Committee announced the national roster of elite athletes set to compete in European training camps ahead of upcoming international podium qualifiers.

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AYALA Corp. Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA) has called for greater cooperation among businesses and other...

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch its first-ever Premium Cabin Seat Sale, offering discounts of up to 60 percent on select domestic and international routes, the carrier announced on Friday. The promotional sale, which runs from Oct.19 to 25, 2026, marks the first time the flag carrier i

SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters on Thursday and said it would...

MANILA — The Philippines has chided China's ambassador for what it interpreted as a "thinly veiled threat" of...

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila issued a sharp rebuke against the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), accusing Philippine diplomats of "selective quotation and overinterpretation" in a recently issued diplomatic statement. The embassy expressed regret over Manila's official response, warning

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT, has expanded its 5G footprint across Bacolod City ahead of the MassKara Festival, strengthening connectivity as the City of Smiles welcomes tourists and festivalgoers for its annual celebration. Running from Oct. 1 to 18, with major

The legislative measure mandates standardized open-data interoperability across municipal permits, civil registry applications, and healthcare records to eliminate bureaucratic red tape.

MANILA, Philippines —Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Friday called for a thorough investigation into reported cases of violence and abuse involving Quezon City’s disbanded Task Force Disiplina, stressing that killing should never be used as a means of enforcing discipline. De Lima welcom

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, October 16, that Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remark about China’s ability to use force “sounds very much like a threat and not a diplomatic statement to be made.”

MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he would meet with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after saying that China can “easily win” by using force. Marcos told reporters that the ambassador’s statement “sounds like a threat.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened to P63.23 against the US dollar in early trading on Friday, breaching its previous session’s high of P63.15 on Thursday. The peso opened at P63.03, weaker than Thursday’s opening rate of P62.83, and traded as low as P63 before reaching its intraday hi

SHARES of Nvidia-backed CoreWeave steadied on Thursday after a sharp slump, as investors worried about the debt financing...

KETAPANG, Indonesia — In the jungles of Indonesian Borneo, a rehabilitation center is taking in more orangutans as...

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations has become too risk-averse and its next leader must be prepared to...

WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun about the confiscation of...

Ten full-length features and twelve short films from regional storytellers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao were selected for the upcoming nationwide festival screenings.

In a statement on Thursday, October 15, senior citizen advocate lawyer Romulo Macalintal warned that the decision could be exploited by business establishments to evade granting

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang cited geopolitical tensions, looming effects of the El Nino, and political noise in the depreciation of the Philippine peso’s value. This comes after the Philippine peso slid to a new historic low of P63 against the US dollar. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday dismissed as an “old story” a witness’ allegation that he received a suitcase allegedly containing cash as part of a purported kickback scheme involving government infrastructure projects. Sotto w

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to enhance the country's transport system, develop an interconnected road network, and construct additional bridges in a bid to bring down logistics cost

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday announced that 4,165 out of 4,447 examinees passed the October 2026 Physician Licensure Exam. Results were announced four days after its final day. The top 10 passers are as follows: 1. Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo — University of Santo Tomas (95.50

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday evening called out Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan for issuing a "thinly veiled threat of the use of force" in addressing the maritime dispute between the Philippines and China. The DFA issued the statement past 10 p.m. minutes after

ILOILO City – More than a recognition of business-friendly governance, Iloilo City’s induction into the Hall of Fame of the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards reflects a shared commitment to helping businesses thrive and ensuring that economic opportunities reach more Ilonggos, business leaders s

ILOILO – Influenza-like illnesses (ILI) have spread to 34 towns and a component city of Iloilo Province, with infections surging by 42 percent this year, prompting renewed warnings from health authorities as the rainy season raises concerns over the further transmission of respiratory diseases. Data from the Iloilo Pro

BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) is receiving as many as 50 prank calls daily through the city's localized 911 emergency hotline, prompting officials to warn that the misuse of emergency lines could delay life-saving assistance. Dr. Anna Maria Laarni Pornan, city dis

MANILA — Nearly P206 billion in funding realignments introduced by the House of Representatives in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 have raised alarm in the Senate, with major railway projects, disaster preparedness and healthcare programs facing substantial cuts while billions of pesos were redirect

ILOILO – With sugarcane plantations suffering an estimated P1.181 billion in damage and nearly 9,500 farmers affected, the Iloilo provincial government has declared a province-wide state of calamity to accelerate emergency interventions and unlock financial assistance for farmers devastated by the red-striped soft scal

ILOILO City — Nearly 30,000 Ilonggos could face economic hardship while thousands of commuters risk losing access to affordable public transportation if the government pushes through with a World Bank-backed overhaul of Iloilo City’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program, transport workers and consumer adv

ILOILO City – With the threat of El Niño raising concerns over its potential impact on vulnerable communities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Western Visayas has mobilized P188.76 million worth of relief resources and strategically positioned emergency food supplies across the region to ensu

A MINDANAO politician from an opposition party financed the chartered private plane that carried 521 kilograms of suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P3.54 billion seized in Laos, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Thursday. PDEA spokesman Joseph Frederick Calulut, however, declined to disclose the

SENATORS and the Palace on Thursday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s suggestions that the proposed 2027 national budget could be used to pressure senator-judges in her impeachment trial to vote to convict her. Reacting to her statement, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Duterte’s allegation cast unfair doubt o

OMBUDSMAN Jesus Crispin Remulla warned the public against paid social media propaganda aimed at misleading Filipinos about corruption cases, saying money, political connections and online manipulation would not stop the government from pursuing accountability. Remulla’s remarks came as he marked his first year in

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will test its territorial defense capabilities along the country’s eastern seaboard through joint military and interagency exercises, including a counter-landing live-fire drill, maritime air-strike operations and coastal defense maneuvers in Surigao Strait and nearby are

THERE is no clear scientific evidence that social media directly cause young people to become more violent, mental health and child protection specialists said on Thursday, pointing to family dynamics, school environments and emotional expression as other factors. Responding to a question from The Manila Times, Dr. Ant

SENATE President Sherwin Gatchalian has ordered the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) to investigate viral social media photos and video clips showing figures from both the prosecution and defense engaging in playful antics inside the Senate premises during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Expr

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking to require balikbayan box forwarders and deconsolidators to secure accreditation and post a minimum of P2-million bond to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from missing, delayed or undelivered shipments. Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno on Thursday announced the propos

SEN. Bong Go has called for increased government funding for sports development and tougher action against game-fixing in professional leagues, saying Filipino athletes need sustained support to compete internationally while sports organizations must protect the integrity of their competitions. During the Oct. 14 heari

A TOTAL of 539 family members of alleged victims of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs will participate in his trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), with 70 percent of them women and 99 percent from urban poor communities. Their participation aims to show how the deaths of their relati

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that a slowdown in the implementation of the country’s defense policy could weaken its ability to resist Chinese aggression and expansionism, and that the 2028 elections would be critical to the Philippines’ security posture. Teodoro said the country could not a

Filipinos can soon have documents notarized electronically as the Supreme Court rolls out a nationwide e-notarization system on October 19, aiming to streamline legal transactions and improve access to government services. The SC has partnered with the Land Registration Authority (LRA) and the Securities and Exchange C

RODANTE Orbillo, a former aide of ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co, alleged that he delivered suitcases of grease money not only to former House speaker Martin Romualdez but also to Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III, former Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo and former senator Antonio Trillanes IV. ​Orbillo, one of the so-ca

THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a P1.76-billion fine on members of a cartel linked to the surge in onion prices in 2022. ​The sanctioned firms include Golden Shine International Freight Forwarders Corp., Tian Long Corp., La Reina Fresh Vegetables & Young Indoor Plants, Inc., Yom Trading Corp., a

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Thursday that it is working hard to make the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) operational by the end of 2027. ​“Building a modern transport system of this scale requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. With the firm backing of Congress and our project partners, we ar

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​SEN. Robinhood Padilla has filed Senate Resolution 732 urging an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the implementation and enforcement of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). ​While NCAP uses automated technology to detect traffic violations and encourage compliance with traffic regulations, Padilla cited concer

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THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Thursday it would render full cooperation in the ongoing investigation into alleged involvement of its officials in irregularities. ​The CHR said that it has yet to receive a copy of the graft complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against CHR Chairman Ri

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​THE National Housing Authority (NHA) said Thursday that it has reserved a lot for the construction of Poblacion National High School-Senior High School in Muntinlupa City. ​“The NHA believes that our responsibility does not end with providing homes. We also strive to help build sustainable communities where fami

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The Bacolod City Government and Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) signed a memorandum of agreement on Oct. 8 to...

​THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it is conducting a feasibility study with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) for new bus routes from Antipolo City to Manila. ​"Our initial information shows a significant increase in LRT-2 passengers, especially during the morning and afternoo

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to further boost its initiatives against poverty and hunger. The DSWD made the commitment after a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that self-rated poverty rose to 55 percent in September from 49 percent in June. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, t

More than four years into the Marcos administration, reducing the basic cost of goods remains the most urgent concern of most Filipinos, based on a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia.

The Philippine Competition Commission has imposed a record fine of P1.76 billion on six firms whose activities as an onion cartel sent retail prices soaring to as high as P800 a kilo in 2022.

Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan has urged the Philippines to exercise caution in discussing its maritime dispute with his country, calling for face-to-face dialogues to manage tensions as officials and analysts pushed for stronger regional cooperation during a forum in Quezon City.

Even with the ongoing impeachment trial against her, Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy much higher trust and approval ratings than President Marcos, a survey for the third quarter conducted by Pulse Asia showed.

Who would have thought the very camp that made all the noise about Mary Grace Piattos would be the one to put an end to it in a shocking twist in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte?

The younger generations, the students and the youth in general, the civil society, and the silent majority that control two thirds of the voting populace in Cebu’s 7th District, are sick and tired of traditional politicians whose style of governance is transactional, paternalistic, and lacking in progressive and

With the super El Niño threatening to cause a long and pronounced drought some people are now taking precautions to make sure they will not have problems accessing water later on.

The fifth-seeded Cebu Greats completed a two-game sweep of the fourth-ranked Batangas City Tanduay Athletics with a thrilling 70-67 victory in their best-of-three South Division quarterfinal series in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2026 Season on Wednesday night, October 14, at the Batangas City Coliseum.

More Philippine businesses can negotiate their electricity costs directly with suppliers after the government lowered the threshold for participation in the competitive power market, giving smaller commercial and industrial users an option to manage one of their largest operating expenses.

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The number of tourism establishments accredited by the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas rose 25 percent from a year earlier, as the government continues to waive processing fees to encourage more businesses to meet industry standards and improve their access to tourism markets.