On the 53rd anniversary of martial law, tens of thousands of Filipinos marched nationwide in a National Day of Protest, decrying what they described as massive corruption in government flood control projects worth billions of pesos. Read more »
Danao City in northern Cebu is putting the spotlight on one of its most treasured ecotourism sites as the Tawsan Mangrove Forest EcoPark marks its first year this Tourism Month. Read more »
The Social Security System (SSS) has launched its first-ever multi-year pension increase, marking a historic milestone in its 68-year history. Read more »
The streets of Surigao City pulsed with life on Tuesday morning as thousands gathered for the 41st Bonok-Bonok Festival—a jubilant convergence of dance, devotion, and heritage. Read more »
Public health advocates are urging the Philippines to reconsider its reliance on the “quit or die” mindset in tobacco control, stressing that millions of smokers remain at risk as global quit rates remain low. Read more »
As Metro Manila reels from corruption controversies in flood control projects, the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park stands as proof that nature’s defenses—if protected—can safeguard lives more effectively than mismanaged infrastructure. Read more »
