Through its Pag-Abot Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended assistance to 105 beneficiaries, offering them a pathway away from street living and into safer, more stable conditions. Read more »
The “Safer Cities” campaign in Metro Manila led to thousands of apprehensions for minor violations, raising questions about policing, urban poverty, and what real city safety means in the Philippines. Read more »
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines is poised to access high-quality military equipment from Japan following a major policy shift that eases restrictions on defense exports. Read more »
The government has tightened control over fuel price movements while expanding subsidies and social assistance programs as part of a broader response to global economic pressures and rising consumer costs. Read more »
The municipality of Malitbog emerged as one of the biggest winners in the Kaamulan Festival 2026 competitions, capturing the championship in the ground presentation category and earning multiple recognitions across major events. Read more »
The proposed 4,000-hectare industrial hub in Luzon, developed under a US-led initiative to strengthen global supply chains for semiconductors, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing, has been framed as a landmark step in Philippine–U.S. economic cooperation. Read more »
