The recent flooding and accumulation of garbage across parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on the country's plans to convert residual waste into electricity, as the government moves to accelerate its waste-to-energy (WTE) program.

The Philippines recorded a sharp reduction in poverty as 8.8 million citizens moved above the official poverty line between 2021 and 2025, bringing national poverty incidence down from 18.1% to 9.7%.

The growing use of artificial intelligence in education is prompting calls for schools to establish clearer policies on how students can use the technology without compromising the quality of learning.