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 »
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’ 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 »
The Philippines recorded a sharp reduction in poverty as 8.8 million citizens moved above the official poverty line between 2021 and 2025, bringing national poverty incidence down from 18.1% to 9.7%. Read more »
The Philippine government has given the green light to a major change in the school calendar, moving from the traditional four-grading-period system to a three-term structure beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year. Read more »
DPWH restores the Sitio Kapulot gravel road in Quezon, easing economic losses of over P14 billion caused by last year’s landslide. The upgraded detour will now serve as a permanent route for commuters and trade. Read more »
