The province of Antique is facing a concerning surge in adolescent pregnancies, with nearly 500 cases documented in just the first half of 2025. Read more »
The centuries-old craft of making Asin Tibuok in Alburquerque, Bohol, has received national recognition as the traditional sea salt has been officially registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Read more »
Despite the passage of a national law prohibiting child marriage, the practice continues to persist in parts of the Bangsamoro region, primarily due to poverty, cultural traditions, and weak enforcement of the law. Read more »
The Dinagat Islands marked its 19th Charter Day on Wednesday, October 1 with the vibrant “Bugkosan sa Isla” Festival, a celebration of culture, unity, and economic triumphs. Read more »
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City on September 30, 2025, has been confirmed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) as the strongest tremor ever recorded in Cebu. Read more »
The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) has been recognized as the country’s top locally managed marine protected area, winning first place in the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
