DepEd, under Secretary Sonny Angara, rolls out 5,335 teacher reclassifications with a Php6.1B 2026 budget, supporting career growth, leadership programs, and reintegration initiatives for Filipino educators. Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
Health groups renew calls for a total vape ban as PH lags behind ASEAN neighbors in protecting youth and public health from vaping risks. Read more »
San Juan City is turning to advanced technology to address its persistent flooding problem, with Mayor Francis Zamora announcing plans to utilize Project NOAH for mapping the city’s blocked waterways and drainage systems. Read more »
Thirty vibrant floats filled the streets of Baguio as the Panagbenga Festival marked its 30th year with a dazzling Grand Float Parade on March 1. Read more »
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that Sta. Ana Hospital has secured a spot in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 – Philippines list, ranking 25th among the 35 Philippine hospitals included in the survey. Read more »
