The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows that 22 percent of households experienced involuntary hunger, having nothing to eat at least once in the past three months. Read more »
Workers across Cagayan Valley are set to receive a long-awaited pay boost, as the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Region 2 approved a new wage order that takes effect on November 5, 2025. Read more »
As the country braces for the possibility of “The Big One,” several cities in Metro Manila are stepping up their disaster preparedness efforts by providing free go bags to residents. 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 »
Harnessing technology for bayanihan, three University of Cebu–Main Campus students built a real-time web application to connect quake victims with volunteers, donors, and rescuers. Read more »
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the country’s leading silent killers, immediate intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. To address this need, Bell-Kenz Pharma, in collaboration with the Philippine Heart Association and community partners, launched the Sagip CPR program. Read more »
