A Filipina caregiver from Pangasinan, Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera, was killed in an airstrike in Israel while helping her employer reach a bomb shelter. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed her death and assured government assistance for her family amid rising Middle East tensions. 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 »
Forty years after the 1986 People Power Revolution, activism has shifted from mass street protests to social media movements. How effective is online activism in creating real change today? Read more »
Efforts to balance road safety and the rights of informal workers are gaining ground as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reviews a proposal aimed at ensuring humane treatment of street vendors during clearing operations. Read more »
The provincial government of Cagayan is advancing plans to elevate the Port of Aparri into a major international gateway, aligning its development strategy with key national agencies to strengthen Northern Luzon’s role in regional trade. Read more »
Filipina theater star Gab Pangilinan is set to play Mary Magdalene in the international touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which will run at The Theatre at Solaire from May 2 to 31. Read more »
