More Filipino families consider themselves poor, with 55% describing their households as mahirap in a September survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). Read more »
A five-year review by France's Anses agency links heavy social media use among teens to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with girls and LGBTQIA+ youth most affected. Researchers point to platform design and algorithms as key drivers, and recommend stronger regulation over outright bans. Read more »
Eight surviving Spanish colonial stone cemeteries in Iloilo are the focus of a new book documenting the province’s artistic traditions and historical heritage. Read more »
Private workers in Cagayan Valley are seeking a P100 increase in their daily pay, with labor groups pointing to rising household expenses and other financial obligations as reasons for the proposed adjustment. Read more »
A dark giant in an old tree, the smell of tobacco, and a path that keeps looping back on itself. Here’s what Filipino folklore says about the kapre, where its name came from, and what old folks say to do when one takes an interest in you. Read more »
PLDT and Smart are combining their customer rewards programs into one AI-powered platform with Capillary Technologies, rolling out in phases over the next year. Read more »
