The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
The Philippines and Canada reached a historic milestone as Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on Sunday. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially outlawed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) following the signing of Republic Act No. 12312, or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025. 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 »
The Climate Change Commission’s (CCC) Project IMPACT (Inclusive Monitoring and Participation for Accountability in Climate Transformation) received the top award under the Climate and Environment category at the 2025 Open Gov Challenge. Read more »
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to roll out a new directive that will let commuters and underrepresented groups help design a more inclusive and efficient public transport system. Read more »
