Despite the passage of a national law prohibiting child marriage, the practice continues to persist in parts of the Bangsamoro region, primarily due to poverty, cultural traditions, and weak enforcement of the law. Read more »
Nineteen-year-old Zamboanga native Albert Ian Delos Santos continues to make history for Philippine weightlifting after setting a new junior world record at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Forde, Norway. Read more »
Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala has reached another milestone in her young career, achieving a new career-high ranking of World No. 54 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) standings released Monday. Read more »
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) officially welcomed the Titan Ultra Giant Risers into its roster of franchises, following the successful takeover of the NorthPort Batang Pier by Pureblends Corporation. Read more »
The Philippines has retained its “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. State Department, marking the 10th straight year that the country has met the highest global standards in combating human trafficking. Read more »
Alas Women are setting their sights on the 2029 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship after the Philippines officially secured hosting rights. Read more »
