A construction company tied to the family of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co has emerged as one of the country’s top contractors for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects this year, raising concerns in the Senate over the pattern of project allocations in Region 5. Read more »
Weeks before the country honors the departed during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, a new law brings comfort and dignity to Filipino families who often struggle with the cost of saying goodbye to their loved ones. Read more »
The Trillion Peso March drew tens of thousands of Filipinos to the streets yesterday, demanding accountability and transparency in government spending. Alongside everyday citizens, a remarkable lineup of Trillion Peso March celebrities joined the rally, proving that the fight against corruption cuts across all sectors of society. Read more »
In a country where most workers can barely make ends meet, the rise of “nepo babies” flaunting unearned wealth is a glaring reminder of how corruption breeds privilege across generations. Read more »
Public health advocates are urging the Philippines to reconsider its reliance on the “quit or die” mindset in tobacco control, stressing that millions of smokers remain at risk as global quit rates remain low. Read more »
Danish researchers are using artificial intelligence to design a new class of antivenoms and early results are promising. Read more »
