As Chinese universities expand their global reach through cultural and academic exchanges, one technology-focused institution in eastern China is turning to the Philippines for its next wave of educators and students—opening teaching opportunities for Filipinos while launching a Philippine Studies…
More than 200 representatives from 59 small-scale gold mining organizations gathered for the 7th National Assembly of the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines Inc. (NCSSMPI), calling for urgent reforms to modernize the country’s mining framework. Delegates from…
The Supreme Court (SC) 𝘌𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘤, during its session on April 29, 2026, dismissed the petition for mandamus filed by Catalino Aldea Generillo Jr., which sought to compel the Senate to immediately convene as an impeachment court to try the…
To help cushion the impact of rising energy prices on vulnerable sectors, Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) is ramping up its energy crisis response through a coordinated mix of fuel subsidies, commuter support, and concessional financing to deliver immediate…
About 40,000 people joined the annual Angels Walk for Autism on Sunday, April 26, in a coordinated nationwide call for passage of the proposed National Autism Care, Support, and Inclusion Act, also known as the Autism Inclusion Bill. Organized by…
A genetic map of a humble marine species is reshaping how the Philippines could manage its coastal ecosystems—earning a national award and a ₱2 million research grant for the scientist behind it. A study decoding the genetic diversity of the…
Aiming to strengthen efforts against child exploitation and all forms of harassment, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Child Rescue Coalition Inc. (CRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to protect children. NBI director, Atty. Melvin Matibag, recently…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised its El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) status to an “El Niño Alert,” signaling that a warm phase of the climate system is increasingly likely to develop by mid-2026 and…
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed its previous ruling that cyber libel prescribes one year from the time it is discovered. In a resolution written by Associate Justice Henri Jean Paul Inting, the SC En Banc denied the separate motions for reconsideration…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said its emergency cash assistance program can extend to middle-class Filipinos and minimum wage earners, signaling a shift in how the government is addressing the broader impact of rising fuel prices. While…
