The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to expand mental health and psychosocial support in schools by hiring 48,000 school counselor associates nationwide, but funding remains a major challenge. Read more »
Keeping students safe inside and around schools will now involve a coordinated effort among education officials, police, families, and local communities in Quezon City, as it rolls out a new framework focused on preventing and responding to threats against learners. Read more »
Catbalogan City is building local capacity for nature-based tourism by combining cave exploration skills with efforts to promote more inclusive tourism practices. Read more »
The Philippines is expanding its e-Visa access to more travelers. Could easier entry help boost tourism, attract more visitors, and benefit local communities? Read more »
Long-term mine closure planning is already underway at the Didipio Mine in Kasibu town, with OceanaGold Philippines Inc. (OGP) setting aside P768.43 million for final rehabilitation and decommissioning. Read more »
The Philippines is being urged to overhaul its building regulations as the country faces increasingly complex construction demands and growing risks from climate change and natural calamities. Read more »
