A construction company tied to the family of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co has emerged as one of the country’s top contractors for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects this year, raising concerns in the Senate over the pattern of project allocations in Region 5. Read more »
The province of Antique is facing a concerning surge in adolescent pregnancies, with nearly 500 cases documented in just the first half of 2025. Read more »
The country’s fashion calendar is heating up this October as the Manila Fashion Week steps into the spotlight, aiming to bring Filipino creativity onto the global stage. Read more »
The centuries-old craft of making Asin Tibuok in Alburquerque, Bohol, has received national recognition as the traditional sea salt has been officially registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Read more »
Despite the passage of a national law prohibiting child marriage, the practice continues to persist in parts of the Bangsamoro region, primarily due to poverty, cultural traditions, and weak enforcement of the law. Read more »
Bacolod City set to become a major Bacolod tourist destination with the development of The Upper East, a 34-hectare mixed-use township by property giant Megaworld Corporation. Read more »
