Manila Federal Desk

Articles by Manila Federal Desk

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  What Manila's Government Really Means When It Makes Announcements

  Behind the press releases and photo ops, federal officials are signaling major shifts in policy—and Filipinos need to decode what's actually changing.

  4 July 2026, 9:34 pm

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  Federal Budget Squeeze Hits Manila Infrastructure Projects Hard

  With Washington cutting spending on key programs, the capital's aging transit systems and public facilities face mounting delays and reduced maintenance.

  4 July 2026, 9:34 pm

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  Manila Braces for Tighter US Visa Rules as Washington Shifts Immigration Policy

  New federal crackdowns on visitor arrivals could reshape tourism and business travel to the Philippines, with the Bureau of Immigration already preparing stricter screening procedures.

  4 July 2026, 9:34 pm

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  Manila's Federal Agencies Brace for Heat Emergency Protocol as Extreme Temperatures Grip the City

  With brutal heat forcing cancellations across major cities worldwide, the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and other federal offices in Manila are activating emergency measures to protect workers and maintain essential services.

  4 July 2026, 9:33 pm