The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has raised concern over the rising number of young Filipinos diagnosed with HIV, calling for stronger protection and education programs. 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 »
Nueva Vizcaya’s economy continues to gain momentum, posting a 4.4-percent growth in 2024 and bringing its total gross domestic product (GDP) to P65.51 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region 2. 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 »
Iloilo City has once again emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Western Visayas, posting a gross domestic product (GDP) of P171.57 billion in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Read more »
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has announced a major expansion of routes and airline partnerships, positioning Cebu as a stronger hub for travel in the Philippines and across the Asia-Pacific region. Read more »
