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HELPING FARMERS GROW. Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corp. marked its 28th anniversary in July by expanding technical assistance and sustainable feeds to livestock farmers across Capas, Tarlac. The initiative aims to strengthen regional agriculture and fortify the nation’s overall food supply. Supplied Photo

Farmers get more support as Pilmico marks 28 years

Jul 27, 2026000

Pag-IBIG Fund SAFE Loan helps over 803,000 members with ₱5.82 billion released in less than six weeks

Pag-IBIG Fund has released ₱5.82 billion under its Special Assistance for Financial Emergencies (SAFE) Loan as of July 22, providing aid to 803,769 members in less than six weeks since the program started on June 10.

Jul 23, 2026000

MORE JOBS, STRONGER FARMING.Taiwanese officials led by TECO Representative Ambassador Wallace Minn-Gan Chow meet with Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy on July 21 to discuss a proposed agriculture innovation center and expanded job opportunities in Taiwan for Filipino workers. (Photo courtesy of the Cagayan de Oro City Information Office.)

Taiwan eyes more OFW jobs, agri hub for CDO

Jul 22, 2026000

The Aurora-Polanco 138-kiloVolt (kV) transmission line 1. Photo Courtesy of NGCP

July power bills inch up

Consumers will experience a slight increase in their July electricity bills following a rise in national grid transmission charges.

Jul 17, 2026000

Demonstrators representing labor unions and healthcare advocacy groups, including the Federation of Free Workers, raise placards during a rally to protest the transfer of ₱89.9 billion in PhilHealth funds, Monday, July 13, 2026. The coalition called on the administration to reverse the fiscal directive and protect state-managed insurance assets earmarked for universal healthcare services. Supplied Photo

Workers to gov't on PhilHealth: Hands off our health funds

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) welcomed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto's proposal to improve PhilHealth benefits for paying members, but warned that better benefits should never come at the expense of universal healthcare or the diversion of PhilHealth funds.

Jul 13, 2026000

Inflation eases, but everyday costs stay high

Jul 13, 2026000

Pag-IBIG promo rates, higher loan ceiling help lower monthly payments amid higher lending rates

Under the government's Expanded 4PH initiative, Pag-IBIG Fund announced promotional rates of 4.5% and 5.75% for low-cost to open-market homes to support affordable homeownership.

Jul 8, 2026000

Federation of Free Workers (FFW) President Sonny Matula speaking about the necessity of legislated wage relief and the suspension of fuel taxes to protect Filipino workers from inflation.

Cagayan de Oro

Labor pushes P200 wage hike to fuel economy

The Federation of Free Workers argues that a nationwide P200 wage hike will trigger a positive velocity of money across regional economies, benefiting neighborhood micro-enterprises.

Jul 2, 2026000

A shopper examines fresh vegetables and agricultural goods displayed at a Department of Agriculture Kadiwa pop-up market stall inside a shopping mall corridor.

Cagayan de Oro

AI tools seen helping Mindanao MSMEs cut costs, grow profits

Mindanao MSMEs are deploying decentralized artificial intelligence tools to optimize efficiency and bypass massive infrastructure capital requirements.

Jun 25, 2026000

A wide indoor view of taxpayers sitting in rows of metal chairs and queuing at service counters under decorative lights inside the Cagayan de Oro City Treasurer's Office.

Cagayan de Oro

Clear your overdue property taxes without penalties until July 5

Property owners in Cagayan de Oro have until July 5, 2026, to clear delinquent real property taxes with zero accrued penalties or surcharges.

Jun 25, 2026000

Money Matters

Pag-IBIG Fund offers promo home loan rates to make more homes affordable under President Marcos' Expanded 4PH

Pag-IBIG Fund has rolled out new promotional interest rates for housing loans up to P10 million, aiming to lower monthly amortization costs for Filipino families until 2026.

Jun 18, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

Higher water bills in CDO? Here’s what the COA found

Jun 17, 2026000