The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged ongoing assistance to travelers affected by transport disruptions and heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Emong” and the southwest monsoon. Read more »
The Philippines generated 269,552 tons of hazardous waste in 2024—a 13% increase from the previous year—highlighting growing pressure on the country’s waste management infrastructure. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, July 9, vowed that all 1,642 local government units (LGUs) in the country will each receive a patient transport service vehicle (PTV) by the end of 2025. Read more »
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is preparing to launch an AI-powered adaptive traffic signaling system as part of its ongoing effort to address traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Read more »
For generations, June was hailed as the quintessential wedding month—but times are changing. In the Philippines, February has quietly taken the lead as the most popular time to say “I do,” and it’s not hard to see why. Read more »
With dengue cases climbing across the country, the Department of Health (DOH) is exploring innovative solutions to reduce infections and achieve its ambitious target of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030. Read more »
