The Philippines is intensifying its crackdown on agricultural smuggling, with Chinese vegetables among the products attracting scrutiny. Recent investigations and earlier laboratory findings have raised concerns about food safety, pesticide contamination, and unfair competition for Filipino farmers. On October 18, the Department of Agriculture (DA) ordered an investigation into suspected
The Philippines is intensifying its crackdown on agricultural smuggling, with Chinese vegetables among the products attracting scrutiny. Recent investigations and earlier laboratory findings have raised concerns about food safety, pesticide
Every year, millions of Filipinos gather at cemeteries to remember their departed loved ones. But alongside the candles, flowers, and family reunions, Undas also leaves behind enormous quantities of waste.
Filipino athletes have delivered one of the Philippines’ strongest international sporting performances in decades. At the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the country collected 29 medals, including four golds, its
The Philippines is encouraging investment in domestic agriculture through initiatives such as the Balik Agri-OFW Agribusiness and Investment Reintegration Program. Stronger local production could create jobs, support Filipino farmers, and
Filipino cinema is gaining international attention as Philippine films reach major festivals and new audiences overseas. The recent Busan International Film Festival in South Korea showcased four Filipino productions, while
Relations between the Philippines and China have reached another low point after Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan suggested that Beijing could easily defeat Manila in a military confrontation. His remarks prompted
The Philippines is encouraging investment in domestic agriculture through initiatives such as the Balik Agri-OFW Agribusiness and Investment Reintegration Program. Stronger local production could create jobs, support Filipino farmers, and
The Philippines has enormous agricultural potential, yet it continues to spend billions of dollars importing food and other agricultural products. Strengthening Philippine agribusiness could help change that, creating jobs, supporting
As attacks on commercial vessels intensify in the Strait of Hormuz, some shipping companies are offering extraordinary salaries and bonuses to attract crews willing to navigate the dangerous waterway. Reports
For overseas Filipino workers planning to return permanently, the difficult question is how to earn once their overseas salary stops. The government hopes agriculture can provide one answer. On October
The Philippine peso closed at a new record low of ₱62.59 to the US dollar on September 4. It also weakened to ₱62.65 during the trading session. The currency had
On July 31, 2026, the United States announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The updated list took effect on
