The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
Despite a slight decline, inflation remains the most urgent national concern for Filipinos, with 62% of respondents in Pulse Asia’s June 2025 Ulat ng Bayan survey citing it as their top worry. Read more »
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno recently declared a state of garbage crisis in Manila, citing severe issues with waste management that have plagued the city for years. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has officially opened advanced specialty centers at the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) in San Fernando, Pampanga. Read more »
A team from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) has developed an AI-powered pen called iSulat that could help detect early signs of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Read more »
A new international study has confirmed what Filipino marine scientists have long believed: the West Philippine Sea and Benham Bank in the Philippine Rise are home to some of the world’s richest soft coral ecosystems. Read more »
