Secretary Sonny Angara’s push for stronger early childhood nutrition drives the Senate-approved 2026 education budget, which delivers the biggest expansion of DepEd’s School-Based Feeding Program and establishes universal daily feeding for all Kindergarten learners. Read more »
French infectious disease specialists are warning that the bird flu virus, currently spreading among wild birds, poultry, and some mammals, could cause a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread efficiently between humans. Read more »
With its rich soil and unique flavors, Bicol cacao has the potential to put the Philippines on the world chocolate map. Read more »
Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, has once again earned international praise — this time for offering some of the most breathtaking sunset views in Asia. Read more »
The first regional edition of Terra Madre Asia Pacific opened on Nov. 19 at Bacolod City’s Provincial Capitol Lagoon, bringing together communities from across the Asia-Pacific to highlight and support environmentally conscious and traditional food practices in the Philippines. Read more »
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is rolling out a new flagship initiative designed to help isolated communities withstand climate-related risks and improve essential services. Read more »
