Over 102K affected as Mayon unrest continues under alert level 3
As of the morning of May 4, 102,406 individuals from 87 barangays in Bicol Region have been affected by Mayon Volcano’s ongoing eruptive activity, which remains under Alert Level 3.
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In the sugar capital, Negros sugar workers earn below minimum wage
Despite being the country’s top sugar-producing area, farmers in the Negros Island Region earn only P300 to P500 a day, an amount lower than the P540 minimum wage. Data from
UPM to offer RadTech program amid national demand
In response to the shortage of radiologic technologists in the country, the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) will be offering a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology program starting
Journalist safety remains elusive as state repression persists—NUJP
Press freedom remains elusive in the country under the Marcos Jr. administration as cases of journalist attacks amount to 242 since 2024, with the government and state security being the
Journalists stand on public exposure as first line of defense against attacks—survey
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, a survey by Forbidden Stories showed that threatened journalists are increasingly turning to international visibility for protection, reflecting the persistent impunity on journalist attacks.
12.9M households self-rate as poor, threatening education outcomes
High levels of poverty continue to limit access to the Philippine education system, as approximately 12.9 million households or 35 percent of Filipino families considered themselves poor according to a
Labor day marred by issues on wage gap, high joblessness
Beyond Labor Day commemorations on May 1, Filipino workers continue to face significant hardships despite economic growth, with underemployment rates and persistent low wages failing to cover basic living costs.
Workers’ protests in Manila defy PNP blockades, government response
Workers’ groups pursued their protest despite being blocked by the Philippine National Police (PNP) from reaching Mendiola on Labor Day, May 1, emphasizing the shift of government response to police
Cebu City to manage kite flying after CCLEX incident, power disruptions
As summer peaks with favorable winds for kite flying, Cebu City is set to regulate the activity due to a recent accident near the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) and multiple
Palace rejects Zaldy Co’s political persecution claim in France asylum bid
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro on April 28 denied fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co’s reported basis of political persecution in his petition for political asylum in France.
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