Pasig City is set to begin the full-scale implementation of a pioneering floating parks system along its waterways following its victory in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge. The project,
A cup of coffee, a late-night idea, and a solution to a struggle no one thought was a problem— and sometimes, that is all it takes for something to begin
The University of the Philippines Mindanao is set to launch its Doctor of Medicine (MD) program beginning academic year 2026-2027, as part of a broader push to expand enrollment and
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
