The ADB approved a $1.5-billion loan to help the Philippines fund fuel subsidies, fare discounts, cash aid and other support amid the Middle East conflict. Read more »
Australia is providing the Philippines with a AU$45-million (around P2 billion) grant to support reforms and projects designed to expand economic opportunities. Read more »
Children’s emotional needs cannot be addressed by digital connections alone, the DSWD said, as it moves to broaden a program that helps parents and guardians provide support at home. Read more »
A new security measure is being considered for public schools following a string of shooting incidents, with the DILG and DepEd working on an agreement to strengthen on-campus monitoring. Read more »
A teachers’ choir from Cavite took the top honor, with the Dasmariñas City Teachers’ Chorale emerging as grand champion of the CSC Himig Lingkod Bayani: 2026 Government Choral Competition. Read more »
Western Visayas posted a sharp improvement in its poverty indicators in 2025 while recording the fastest economic growth among the country’s regions. Read more »
