The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Tourism (DOT) are aligning projects intended to improve connectivity and make destinations more accessible to both local and international travelers. Read more »
Public sentiment toward the country’s two legislative chambers moved in opposite directions in the second quarter of 2026. Trust and satisfaction in the Senate declined, while the House of Representatives recorded modest gains. Read more »
A large share of Filipino senior citizens may be financially vulnerable even when they are not officially classified as poor, according to research presented at a recent social protection policy forum. Read more »
The Philippines is confronting a difficult budget equation as it seeks to strengthen its military while meeting the growing cost of pensions for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). Read more »
The Philippines’ progress in reducing poverty is prompting calls for a stronger focus on the industries and investments that can create stable sources of income for Filipino households. Read more »
Five public elementary schools in remote areas of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental have been equipped with rainwater harvesting systems to help address water needs. Read more »
