Day: December 16, 2025

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of a specialized task force to address cases involving the operation of colorum vehicles, which are unregistered and operate illegally. The initiative was unveiled during a press briefing by Acting Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, highlighting the task force’s focus on case buildup and public awareness campaigns. According to Philippines News Agency, the newly established anti-colorum prosecution task force will collaborate with representatives from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Vida emphasized the DOJ’s commitment to working alongside the DOTR, LTFRB, and legally operating

Manila: The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) in Mimaropa (Region 4-B) and the Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) have approved minimum wage increases for both workers and “kasambahay” (domestic helpers), set to take effect in 2026. According to Philippines News Agency, private sector and domestic workers in Mimaropa will see salary adjustments following the RTWPB 4-B’s approval of Wage Orders RB-Mimaropa-13 and RB-Mimaropa-DW-06. Wage Order RB-Mimaropa-13 stipulates pay hikes of PHP25 for establishments with 10 workers or more and PHP51 for establishments with fewer than 10 workers. This adjustment will standardize the daily minimum wage rate for private sector

Manila: The city government has earmarked PHP680 million for the 2026 special education fund, with a significant portion of PHP398 million dedicated to capital outlay. According to Philippines News Agency, Special Assistant to the City Mayor Maria Mathilde Tre±as stated that PHP225 million has been allocated for miscellaneous and other operating expenses, while additional funds are targeted towards personnel services. The capital outlay is intended for the repair and construction of classrooms and laboratories. A part of the allocation is designated for the establishment of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers in Barangays Cubay and Mansaya. Tre±as described the

Manila: The creative industry is expected to thrive in the future as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and partner agencies collaborate to develop a pathway that cultivates the creative skills essential for economic growth. During the kick-off of the three-day summit on Tuesday, about 300 delegates from various regions witnessed a signing ceremony here where leaders from the cooperating government agencies committed to implementing the creative skills progression pathways (CSPP). According to Philippines News Agency, the CHED’s partner agencies include the Department of Education (DepEd), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is actively conducting weekly price monitoring of essential commodities during the holiday season, maintaining a price freeze that notably excludes Noche Buena items, an official announced. According to Philippines News Agency, Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson and head of the consumer protection division, emphasized in an interview that the weekly price monitoring initiative is designed to prevent retailers from exploiting the holidays by inflating the prices of consumer goods. Bato highlighted that the DTI has issued a price guide for Noche Buena items to aid consumers in identifying