The Quezon City government is ramping up efforts to create a safer online environment for children and teenagers, with the city council preparing legislation focused on digital awareness and healthy screen time. The proposed ordinance seeks to guide young people toward responsible internet use both in school and at home. Read more »
The Philippines will lead the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), a landmark peace agreement that has shaped regional diplomacy for five decades. Read more »
Efforts to promote safer streets in Muntinlupa are set to take a child-focused approach as the city prepares to open a 3,140-square-meter Road Safety Park. The facility, announced by Mayor Ruffy Biazon, is designed as an interactive learning space where children can develop traffic awareness and responsible road habits at an early age. Read more »
The Philippines’ public transport sector has taken a significant step toward modernization with the introduction of hybrid passenger buses, a move welcomed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Read more »
Efforts to narrow the education gap between urban centers and far-flung communities are gaining momentum as a new Senate measure seeks to formally recognize and support the country’s most isolated public schools. Read more »
The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
