The Catholic Diocese of Kalibo has restated its opposition to gambling on Boracay, calling on provincial and municipal officials to weigh the welfare of families above the revenue a newly opened hotel-casino on the island may bring. Read more »
Nueva Vizcaya is looking to expand its ecotourism offerings by turning greater attention to one of its natural assets: its birdlife. Read more »
Only 30% of adult Filipinos disagreed with the statement that a person like them cannot do anything to reduce corruption in government, according to the Social Weather Survey (SWS) conducted in June 2026. Read more »
A proposed labor agreement between the Philippines and Mongolia could establish clearer procedures for deploying Filipino workers and addressing labor migration concerns. Read more »
Oriental Mindoro is hoping to regain momentum in the final months of 2026 as persistent electricity and water supply problems continue to pose challenges to the province’s tourism industry. Read more »
Public sentiment toward the country’s two legislative chambers moved in opposite directions in the second quarter of 2026. Trust and satisfaction in the Senate declined, while the House of Representatives recorded modest gains. Read more »
