Despite the passage of a national law prohibiting child marriage, the practice continues to persist in parts of the Bangsamoro region, primarily due to poverty, cultural traditions, and weak enforcement of the law. Read more »
Baguio City’s leadership in smart and sustainable urban development was once again in the global spotlight as its digital governance initiatives were featured at the Seoul Smart Life Week 2025, held from September 30 to October 2 in Seoul, South Korea. Read more »
The Pasig City government underscored its continued push for gender-inclusive governance during the 2025 Gender and Development (GAD) Summit, which wrapped up on October 3 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig. Read more »
Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala has reached another milestone in her young career, achieving a new career-high ranking of World No. 54 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) standings released Monday. Read more »
Skaters in Bacolod now have a new home to call their own with the unveiling of the Bacolod Skate Park, the largest covered skate park in the Philippines, located in Barangay Vista Alegre. Read more »
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to roll out a new directive that will let commuters and underrepresented groups help design a more inclusive and efficient public transport system. Read more »
