This isn’t about being anti-worker — it’s about being more in touch with realities on the ground. A wage hike without structural reform is akin to fixing a roof using duct tape, in the middle of a storm. Read more »
A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a revised Senior High School (SHS) curriculum in 55 schools across Central Visayas (Region VII) for the school year 2025–2026. Read more »
The country is facing a rapidly escalating HIV crisis. According to the Department of Health (DOH), confirmed HIV infections have surged by an alarming 500 percent—the highest increase recorded in the Western Pacific Region. Read more »
As the Philippines confronts a resurgence of mpox (monkeypox) cases, local government units (LGUs) across the nation are intensifying their efforts to contain the virus and protect public health. Read more »
Social Welfare Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, founder and president of the Hope for Lupus Foundation, recently launched the “Hope for Lupus Exhibit” at SM Aura Premier. Read more »
