The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has named the Philippines one of the world’s leading countries of origin for trafficking victims. Read more »
The highly urbanized city of Bacolod City has launched G-Cares, an official online platform that gives residents easier access to HIV/AIDS-related health services. The soft launch took place earlier this week, alongside a school-based education campaign at Bacolod City College (BCC). Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a possible move to a trimestral system, describing it as a more holistic way of supporting strategic curriculum implementation. Read more »
The Department of Education is reviewing grading and “mass promotion” practices to ensure students advance based on competency, with expanded academic recovery and support programs. Read more »
Iloilo City made history as it welcomed the first Asian edition of the 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, bringing together specialists from over 70 countries to discuss policies, funding, and mental health rights. Read more »
Before foreign rule left its mark, life in the Philippine archipelago followed rhythms already its own. Communities were built around shared values, lived traditions, and deep connections to nature - forming identities that did not need colonization to exist. Read more »
