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 »
Muntinlupa City has introduced new measures to manage rising fuel costs, including the formation of a task force that will monitor possible overpricing and hoarding of fuel products. The initiative comes as the local government moves to implement energy conservation policies across city offices amid increasing oil prices. Read more »
Dengue remains a persistent public health challenge in the Philippines, especially during the rainy season when mosquito breeding accelerates in hard-to-reach communities. In Candelaria, Quezon, a technology-driven initiative is demonstrating how innovation can support earlier and more targeted prevention. Read more »
On February 5, Camille Villar filed Senate Bill (SB) 1764, or the proposed “An Act Providing for the Employment of Nurses and Assigning at Least One Registered Nurse for Every Barangay.” Read more »
Efforts to narrow the education gap between urban centers and far-flung communities are gaining momentum as a new Senate measure seeks to formally recognize and support the country’s most isolated public schools. Read more »
The Philippines is moving toward stronger support for its elderly population as lawmakers push for more accessible and specialized long-term care. Senator Bong Go has filed Senate Bill 1779, known as the Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act, which proposes establishing dedicated facilities in every region. Read more »
