The Philippines’ water systems are facing growing strain as demand continues to rise, made even more urgent by the ongoing El Niño conditions affecting the country. With less rainfall and declining water levels in key sources, the limitations of existing infrastructure are becoming more evident. Read more »
The Davao Region continues to dominate the country’s cacao industry, producing 7,807 metric tons (MT) and accounting for 72 percent of total national output, the Department of Agriculture–Davao Region (DA-11) reported. Read more »
Water scarcity in the Philippines remains a growing concern, even as the country is surrounded by vast bodies of water. As an archipelago, access to water should theoretically be abundant, yet many communities still experience interruptions, shortages, and inconsistent supply. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of P145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Construction Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity in the region, according to the Department of Budget and Management. Read more »
The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), the Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund, is under scrutiny as questions rise over how government money is being invested and whether it is delivering benefits to the Filipino people. Read more »
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced that Sta. Ana Hospital has secured a spot in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 – Philippines list, ranking 25th among the 35 Philippine hospitals included in the survey. Read more »
