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 completion of two of the country’s biggest transportation undertakings, the Metro Manila Subway and the expanded Philippine National Railways (PNR), is now facing major delays after their funding was slashed in recent budgets. 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 »
Researchers from Mindanao State University–General Santos have developed an AI-powered device that helps persons with visual impairment cross streets safely. Read more »
P-pop girl group BINI is officially set to perform at Coachella 2026, marking a historic first for an all-Filipino pop act on the prestigious California stage. Read more »
