The Philippines is set to host its first-ever World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) event after the iconic Cloud 9 in Siargao was added to the 2026 calendar.

A rare Philippine endemic plant that had not been documented in Mount Apo Natural Park for more than 100 years has been rediscovered, the DENR in the Davao Region announced.

Peace and security efforts in Sulu received a boost after a new police facility was formally opened in Maimbung, providing law enforcement personnel with a dedicated headquarters to support operations across the region.