The Philippines has secured a mid-tier position in the World Bank’s 2025 Business-Ready (B-Ready) report, ranking 53rd out of 101 economies, signaling steady competitiveness despite a more diverse and advanced pool of countries included in the latest assessment. Read more »
BDO honors Barangay Bel-Air officials for helping foil scammers using IMSI catchers and pledges continued community workshops to combat fraud. Read more »
Region 12, also known as Soccsksargen, has become the first in Mindanao to roll out the SMART Automated Response and Tracking for Emergency Reporting (SMARTER) system. Read more »
Environmental initiatives and local governance took center stage as Navotas City received national recognition for its sustained efforts in protecting natural resources and promoting ecological responsibility. The acknowledgment underscores how coordinated programs at the local level can contribute meaningfully to broader environmental goals across Metro Manila. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the possibility of requiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for foreign visitors to the Philippines, citing a sharp increase in new infections nationwide. Read more »
The rise of the "superflu" is a timely reminder that the simple health habits we learned during COVID are lessons worth keeping, not forgetting. Read more »
