A construction company tied to the family of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co has emerged as one of the country’s top contractors for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects this year, raising concerns in the Senate over the pattern of project allocations in Region 5. Read more »
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has launched a new digital platform, called the Mindanao Development Tracker, designed to reshape how progress is tracked and delivered across the region. Read more »
The Philippines has once again made waves in the global travel scene as three of its most iconic destinations—Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao—have been named among the Top Islands in Asia by luxury travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) in its 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Read more »
If you’re working in the BPO industry, here’s some good news: Senator Camille Villar is pushing for stronger laws to make sure your safety always comes first, especially during disasters. Read more »
At least 421 flood control projects across the Philippines have been identified as nonexistent or “ghost projects,” following an initial round of inspections, as confirmed by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9. Read more »
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 »
