Day: December 8, 2025

Manila: The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved approximately 261 projects valued at PHP816.81 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, while trade officials are currently evaluating 10 additional significant projects worth over PHP1 trillion. According to Philippines News Agency, the BOI’s approved projects for the year-to-date are lower compared to the PHP1.58 trillion from the previous year. However, Trade and Industry Secretary and BOI chair, Cristina Roque, remains optimistic about achieving stronger outcomes in the future. Roque stated in a press release that the approved investments signify that the Philippines is an attractive and competitive destination for both

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized sufficient personnel and resources to assist in maintaining peace and order during the three-day transport strike starting Tuesday. In a statement on Monday, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said police commanders were also instructed to coordinate with local government units and other government agencies for a unified response to cushion the effects of the transport strike. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez emphasized that police personnel would be on the ground not only to secure the protest action but also to assess areas needing mobility assets for commuters

Manila: A low pressure area (formerly Tropical Depression Wilma) and four other weather systems will continue to affect the country, the weather bureau said Monday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the LPA was located over the coastal waters of Culasi, Antique as of 3 a.m. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina indicated that the LPA has a strong possibility of dissipating, but also a medium chance of redeveloping into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 to 48 hours. The LPA will continue to bring