Nilagdaan ng Pilipinas at New Zealand ang bagong kasunduan upang palawakin ang kooperasyon sa climate change, environmental protection, at sustainable development.
The Department of Public Works and Highways has accomplished the new flood control project in Bicol to protect farmers and residents from possible disasters.
The Philippine Red Cross recognized the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for its outstanding efforts in helping those affected by recent disasters at the Quirino chapter.
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines disapproved of the Php150 daily wage hike for employees, stating that it is incapable of helping Filipinos with inflation.