Bomb threats disrupt schools, trigger evacuations, and strain emergency resources. Learn why authorities treat every threat as credible and what Philippine law says about bomb hoaxes. Read more »
The SSS is taking steps to modernize its lending services after partnering with a United States-based technology firm to develop a new microloan program designed to provide members with quicker and more accessible financial assistance. Read more »
The Philippine passport has posted a modest improvement in global mobility, ranking 72nd in the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking gives Filipino travelers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 65 destinations worldwide. Read more »
UP scientists have identified a new bacterial species from the slopes of Mayon Volcano that may help advance future research on antibiotics and other medical treatments. Read more »
The Philippines has been named the world's top retirement destination for 2026, thanks to its affordable cost of living, retirement-friendly visa programs, quality healthcare options, and world-famous hospitality. Read more »
A major nationwide recruitment initiative is expected to provide over 95,000 employment opportunities for Filipinos in the lead-up to Independence Day celebrations as DOLE rolls out a series of simultaneous job fairs across the country. Read more »
