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 »
Nepal is witnessing a new kind of uprising, one led not by political elites or old-guard activists but by its younger generation. Read more »
Public health advocates are urging the Philippines to reconsider its reliance on the “quit or die” mindset in tobacco control, stressing that millions of smokers remain at risk as global quit rates remain low. Read more »
In a landmark partnership to promote sustainable innovation, SM Prime, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and ARISE Philippines are joining forces to launch the first-ever Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX), happening on August 29–30, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Taguig City. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for improved implementation of his “zero billing” policy in all Department of Health (DOH)-run hospitals, ensuring that patients admitted to basic wards no longer need to pay out of pocket. Read more »
Every August, many Filipinos observe Ghost Month, a tradition rooted in Chinese culture that has also found its place in Philippine homes and communities. Read more »
