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 centuries-old craft of making Asin Tibuok in Alburquerque, Bohol, has received national recognition as the traditional sea salt has been officially registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Read more »
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to roll out a new directive that will let commuters and underrepresented groups help design a more inclusive and efficient public transport system. Read more »
The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) has been recognized as the country’s top locally managed marine protected area, winning first place in the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
Researchers from Mindanao State University–General Santos have developed an AI-powered device that helps persons with visual impairment cross streets safely. Read more »
