President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched Oplan Kontra Baha, a multi-sectoral campaign designed to reduce flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces by up to 60 percent through extensive clearing and rehabilitation of waterways and drainage systems. Read more »
Sen. Camille Villar has introduced Senate Bill 1401, which seeks to strengthen protections for business process outsourcing (BPO) employees across the Philippines. Read more »
The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has raised concern over the rising number of young Filipinos diagnosed with HIV, calling for stronger protection and education programs. Read more »
Breast cancer remains one of the most treatable forms of cancer when diagnosed early. Yet in the Philippines, it continues to be the leading cancer among women, with the country recording the highest number of breast cancer-related deaths in Asia. Read more »
The province of Antique is facing a concerning surge in adolescent pregnancies, with nearly 500 cases documented in just the first half of 2025. Read more »
