Coast Guard readiness is often associated with vessels, equipment, and resources, but they are only part of the picture. Read more »
A Singaporean diplomat told an Ateneo audience that a calm 2026 does not end the US-China contest. Our history shows what happens when the Philippines lets bigger powers decide where the fighting goes. Read more »
The House approves the ?7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, as lawmakers and watchdogs question infrastructure allocations, social aid spending, and transparency ahead of the 2028 elections. Read more »
A five-year review by France's Anses agency links heavy social media use among teens to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with girls and LGBTQIA+ youth most affected. Researchers point to platform design and algorithms as key drivers, and recommend stronger regulation over outright bans. Read more »
Public high schools across Cebu Province were set to receive at least 600 metal detectors as the provincial government expanded efforts to address school violence and strengthen campus security. Read more »
Metro Cebu’s air quality is deteriorating, but the problem is not coming from forest fires in Indonesia. Read more »
