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Filipino Workers Suffer Highest Midyear Burnout Rate, Study Finds

A significant number of Filipino workers are experiencing burnout by mid-2026, with a poor work-life balance now emerging as the leading contributor to exhaustion, surpassing traditional factors such as pay and workload.

Ombudsman Investigation Reveals Key Incident in Senate Shooting: Aplasca Initiated Confrontation on May 13

A retired Police Major General has been found administratively liable for grave misconduct and gross neglect of duty after initiating a confrontation that led to gunfire inside a Senate complex in May, resulting in unjustified warning shots being fired in the absence of an imminent threat.

Vice President Sara Requests Emergency Stay of Ouster Trial, Prosecutors Submit Evidence Including Threatening Videos

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has requested the Supreme Court to temporarily suspend her Senate impeachment trial, citing concerns that a pending Supreme Court case may infringe upon her constitutional rights.

US Stocks Extend Winning Streak to Five Days Amid Slowing Inflation Rates

Philippine stocks rose for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, driven by improving investor sentiment following the release of inflation data that signaled a slowdown in June price increases.

Soft Loans Represent a Fraction of Government's Overwhelming Debt Portfolio, Department of Finance Reveals

The Philippines' recent upgrade to upper-middle income country status is unlikely to have a significant impact on the country's finances, as concessional loans account for only a relatively small percentage of its total borrowings.

Manila Water Prepares for El Niño with Supplemental Water Supply from Wawa and Laguna de Bay

A major concession holder in the Philippines has been embroiled in controversy following reports of service disruptions and widespread criticism of its management of water supply.

Malaysian Government Considers Prolonged Relief from Kerosene, LPG Excise Taxes

The Development Budget Coordination Committee is poised to make a crucial decision on the future of excise tax suspensions for kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas, setting the stage for potential long-term implications on fuel prices and consumer costs.

ED Council Approves Revisions to LRT-1 Contract, Moving Forward Infrastructure Development

The Economy and Development Council has given its approval for a revised contract to support the operations of the Common Station for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 South Extension project.

DENR Bureau Vows to Support Transition of Workers and Industries Amid HCFC Refrigerant Phaseout

In a move to mitigate climate change, the Environmental Management Bureau has announced plans to support refrigerant technicians in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons from refrigerators and air conditioners by 2030.

Emergency Communication Equipment Suppliers Invited to P3.5 Billion Auction

The Department of Information and Communications Technology has issued a call for bids to supply emergency communications systems worth P351 million.

Philippine Economic Zone Authority Approves Two Significant IT-BPM Projects

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has approved investment agreements with two new information technology-business process management companies, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to attract and support the growth of the sector.

Sumitomo Seeks to Expand Philippine Railways and Renewable Energy Presence

Sumitomo Corp.

Retail Consumers Save Over 4.9 Billion Pesos through Competitive Electricity Rates

Electricity consumers in the competitive retail electricity market have reportedly achieved significant savings, estimated at PHP4 billion, through their ability to choose and switch to providers offering lower rates.

Low June Inflation Reading Fuels Calls to Maintain Rice Import Price Cap

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P.

May Sees 10.2% Increase in Manufacturing Growth, Moderating from Previous Month's Pace

Manufacturing activity demonstrated a notable expansion in May, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the previous month, as the sector experienced a normalization in output amidst persistently strong demand.