Nearly two in five Filipino children aged 10 have experienced physical or emotional violence from a parent, a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found. Read more »
The Philippines is confronting a difficult budget equation as it seeks to strengthen its military while meeting the growing cost of pensions for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Read more »
A new training facility in Pagadian City is set to expand specialized counterterrorism instruction for Philippine law enforcement personnel. Read more »
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is preparing to add more aircraft to its fleet as two AgustaWestland AW109E Power helicopters from the Philippine Air Force undergo preparations for transfer, strengthening the agency’s ability to respond to emergencies across Philippine waters. Read more »
Cebu City is preparing its workforce for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), but city officials are making it clear that this push should not be mistaken for an endorsement of the proposed Pax Silica initiative in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. Read more »
For thousands of motorcycle taxi riders, a new regulatory policy could mean more than a change in how platforms manage their fleets. It could determine whether some riders can continue earning from a job that has become an important source of income for their families. Read more »
