An estimated 7.2% of Filipino women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical or sexual abuse from a husband or male intimate partner at least once in their lifetime, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more »
The Philippines has been selected to host the 2026 United Nations Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, a major event that will bring together government officials, chefs, innovators, and advocates from more than 150 countries. Read more »
Marawi City is emerging as a hub for sports development in Mindanao, hosting the recent Mindanao Sports Summit organized by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in partnership with the Bangsamoro Sports Commission (BSC) and Mindanao State University (MSU). Read more »
The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
The government is investing P3.6 billion to build the Bagsakan ng Bayan (BBM) Mega Food Hub in Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ), a major step toward modernizing the Philippines’ agricultural logistics and strengthening national food security. Read more »
Clark continues to strengthen its position as one of Asia’s premier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destinations, hosting over 1,200 ASEAN engineers for the 43rd Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEo). Read more »
