The Philippines has retained its “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. State Department, marking the 10th straight year that the country has met the highest global standards in combating human trafficking. Read more »
The Makati City Library has introduced the Honesty Book Trolley Project inside the Makati City Jail, giving Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) free access to books that don’t need to be returned. Read more »
Researchers from Mindanao State University–General Santos have developed an AI-powered device that helps persons with visual impairment cross streets safely. Read more »
Students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will now enjoy a 50 percent fare discount on the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 thanks to newly issued Beep Cards with the discount already embedded, a move aimed at simplifying and speeding up their commutes. Read more »
Contractors who gave millions to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s campaign later won billion-peso projects. Clearly, all fingers point to Comelec, yet amidst all the glaring proof, they are still staying silent. Read more »
The Philippines has suffered massive economic losses due to corruption in government flood control projects, with Finance Secretary Ralph Recto estimating damages at over P100 billion since 2023. Read more »
