Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal is seeking to cut government-issued pre-employment document fees by 50 percent for indigent jobseekers, arguing that securing basic requirements should not prevent people from pursuing work. Read more »
A large share of Filipino senior citizens may be financially vulnerable even when they are not officially classified as poor, according to research presented at a recent social protection policy forum. Read more »
The Philippines’ progress in reducing poverty is prompting calls for a stronger focus on the industries and investments that can create stable sources of income for Filipino households. Read more »
Cadiz City has taken a major step toward expanding renewable energy in the Visayas with the groundbreaking of the 239-megawatt peak Luna Solar Power Plant and its accompanying 65-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System in Barangay Luna. Read more »
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order aimed at unlocking the Philippines’ critical minerals potential. Read more »
The growing use of artificial intelligence in education is prompting calls for schools to establish clearer policies on how students can use the technology without compromising the quality of learning. Read more »
