The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), the Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund, is under scrutiny as questions rise over how government money is being invested and whether it is delivering benefits to the Filipino people. Read more »
Cristian Lucanas, 31, a researcher at the University of the Philippines, has earned the nickname “Ipis Lord,” using the Filipino word for cockroach, for his work studying the insects. Read more »
Lawmaker’s controversial remark during a House hearing drew criticism as lawmakers called for professionalism and gender sensitivity during Women’s Month Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) is urging Filipinos to maximize the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) Oral Health Preventive Package, noting that many members remain unaware of the free dental services available to them. Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to expand its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program nationwide, with full funding now secured in the 2026 national budget. Read more »
After several delays and long hours of negotiations, lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the Senate have finally concluded the bicameral conference committee deliberations on the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. Read more »
