Social media use in the Philippines surged by 9 million in a year, reaching 95.8 million users as of October 2025, according to the Digital 2026 report. The growth reflects how platforms are becoming central to communication, business, and daily life among Filipinos. Read more »
One in four Filipino children under five is now stunted, according to a new survey, signaling a worsening nutrition crisis that could affect health, growth, and learning. Read more »
Outstanding public servants recognized under the Gawad Lingkod Bayani program will soon have greater opportunities for advanced education through a renewed partnership between the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the University of the Philippines (UP). Read more »
The Philippines earned a strong podium finish after placing third overall in the 2026 Northern Eurasia Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (NEOAI), which ran from May 3 to 4, 2026. Read more »
Good news for Filipino families! PhilHealth and UNFPA are strengthening access to affordable pregnancy and childbirth care to help ease the financial burden on parents and ensure safer maternal health for all. Read more »
Health services for expectant mothers in Eastern Visayas are set for a major upgrade as regional authorities move to strengthen maternal care through a broader prenatal monitoring system. Read more »
