Tropical Storm Queenie, or Surigae, has entered PAR and may strengthen into a typhoon over the weekend, PAGASA says. Read more »
Thousands of sugarcane farmers in Negros affected by a pest infestation are receiving emergency financial assistance as the government works to help cushion the losses caused by damaged crops. Read more »
The Philippine labor market recorded a weaker performance in July, with the unemployment rate reaching 6.0 percent, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority released Tuesday. Read more »
Prolonged flooding has disrupted face-to-face classes across parts of Region 1, prompting DepEd to consider ways to make up for lost learning time once schools become safe to reopen. Read more »
Stories about nature, family, abuse, and people whose struggles often go unheard took center stage at the 6th Hundred Islands Film Festival (HIFF), as emerging filmmakers earned top honors for their powerful short films. Read more »
The government’s proposed infrastructure spending for 2027 is putting renewed attention on how public projects are planned, coordinated, and completed, particularly as the country continues to deal with flooding and concerns over substandard infrastructure. Read more »
