Headlines
Manila Looking to Reverse Eviction of Pandacan Oil Depot
City officials in Manila have been examining measures to reverse the eviction of the Pandacan oil depot, a long-standing industrial facility whose presence has sparked debate among residents and local government.
Lim Approves Development of Escolta Esplanade
Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim gave the green light to the Escolta Esplanade development, a project aimed at revitalizing the historic Escolta district with new public spaces and commercial opportunities.
Taguig to Build Own Version of Eastwood City off C-5
Taguig City announced plans to develop its own mixed-use township along C-5, drawing comparisons to Eastwood City. The project is expected to bring residential, office, and retail components to the area.
Eastwood City Not Libis, but Bagumbayan Domain
Clarifications emerged that Eastwood City falls under the jurisdiction of Bagumbayan rather than Libis, a distinction relevant to local governance and zoning regulations.
PEZA Okays P1.8-B Bacolod Ecozone
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved a P1.8-billion ecozone in Bacolod, signaling continued expansion of special economic zones outside Metro Manila.
Weather & Economic Indicators
- Remittances hit $8.48 billion in June, up 2.9%
- RP unemployment rate climbs to 7.7% in January, says NSO
- RP's population to reach 92.2 million this year, says NSO
- Global OFW deployment surges to 1.376 million in 2008
- RP economy grows by 4.6 percent in 2008
- 2008 inflation averages 9.3%
- Filipinos send 600 million text messages daily