A newly signed law seeks to address these additional financial pressures by expanding government assistance for students pursuing college degrees and technical-vocational programs, particularly those from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more »
Access to legal advice could become more convenient for overseas Filipino workers under a proposed government program that would allow them to consult with lawyers in the Philippines remotely. Read more »
Nearly 2.4 million voters are set to participate in BARMM’s first regular parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026, with security and voter education efforts underway. Read more »
The PNP is reviewing the SIM Registration Act as authorities consider stricter rules on SIM registration, transfers, monitoring, and cybercrime prevention. Read more »
Cebu City could see more food establishments offering halal choices as a proposed measure seeks to make dining more accessible to Muslim consumers while supporting the city’s tourism and business sectors. Read more »
The Villar Foundation and PhilMech are training agricultural trainers on modern rice farming technologies to help Filipino farmers improve productivity and reduce costs. Read more »
