Occidental Mindoro State College has reached a major milestone in its decades-long history after officially securing university status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Read more »
Social media use in the Philippines surged by 9 million in a year, reaching 95.8 million users as of October 2025, according to the Digital 2026 report. The growth reflects how platforms are becoming central to communication, business, and daily life among Filipinos. Read more »
One in four Filipino children under five is now stunted, according to a new survey, signaling a worsening nutrition crisis that could affect health, growth, and learning. Read more »
Many Filipinos continue to see opportunities abroad as a pathway toward a better future, according to the latest findings from OCTA Research. Read more »
Would you leave the Philippines for a better future? A new survey shows that 6 in 10 Filipinos are open to working abroad, with better opportunities, higher wages, and improved quality of life driving the decision. Read more »
AstraZeneca has officially moved its experimental drug, elecoglipron, into late-stage trials after mid-stage clinical data revealed that a simple, once-daily pill can deliver double-digit weight loss. According to results published in The Lancet, patients taking the tablet shed an average of 10.5% of their body weight over 26 weeks, with the highest dose increasing this to 11.8% by week 36. Read more »
