The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has named the Philippines one of the world’s leading countries of origin for trafficking victims. 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 »
Junk food are cheap, easy-to-find, and can be made almost instantly. However, while these kinds of food may seem like the perfect quick fix, they come with a hidden cost that we can’t afford to ignore. Read more »
Duwende Films–an indie production company from Mindanao–received global recognition at the 11th Emirates Film Festival in Dubai, where they won the "Best Emerging Filmmaker" award. Read more »
The Philippines has made notable progress in its immunization campaign, recently exiting the top 20 countries with the highest number of "zero-dose" children. Read more »
In a significant stride towards enhancing adolescent health and reducing teenage pregnancies, the United Nations and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (Koica) have inaugurated two mobile health facilities in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Read more »
