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 »
Alas Women are setting their sights on the 2029 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship after the Philippines officially secured hosting rights. Read more »
The Philippines and Finland have moved to deepen cooperation in promoting safe and fair labor mobility for Filipino professionals and skilled workers. Read more »
Young learners in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are set to receive a boost in education, thanks to a new partnership between the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education and the United Nations Population Fund. Read more »
A recent survey by Worldpanel by Numerator shows that only 14% of Filipinos consider themselves financially “comfortable,” meaning they have enough resources to afford most things. Read more »
The Philippines is set to take center stage at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair), the world’s largest and oldest international publishing event. Read more »
