The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has developed an innovative machine called the “AutoBoat” tractor, designed to make rice land preparation faster, cheaper, and more accessible to small farmers across the country. Read more »
Who really benefits from ghost flood control projects? This is not just a story of corruption. It’s a story of how public works have been weaponized as pork. Read more »
Last Tuesday, August 12, three students were hit by concrete debris from a dilapidated condominium in Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City. The victims were immediately rushed to Capitol Medical Center, and are currently recovering from their injuries. Who is to blame? Read more »
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started reviewing thousands of flood control projects nationwide, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to identify unfinished, failed, or questionable initiatives. Read more »
With typhoons intensifying and the climate crisis worsening, we can’t afford to wait for the next big flood to take action. We already have the technology. We’ve seen it work—in BGC, in Japan, and in other flood-prone cities. Read more »
As heavy rains and floods continue to affect many areas in the country, reports of electrocution-related deaths have raised alarms. Read more »
