The Philippines has broken into the top 50 of the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), securing the 50th spot and climbing three notches from last year’s ranking. 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 »
The Department of Education, through the leadership of DepEd Sec. Sonny Angara has proposed a record P928.52 billion (USD16.4 billion) budget for 2026. The plan seeks to expand classrooms, strengthen school feeding programs, provide digital tools for teachers, and open wider career opportunities across the sector. Read more »
Manila is set to redefine public learning spaces with the construction of a five-story library in Sta. Cruz that blends modern technology with community-centered design. Read more »
The Philippines may soon see a stronger, more tech-driven Armed Forces as House Deputy Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Luigi Villafuerte pushed for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or military-grade drones to bolster defense and disaster response. Read more »
Five farmers’ associations in Aurora province are preparing to modernize their operations with solar-powered irrigation systems provided by the DOST. Read more »
