A fourth-year electronics engineering student from Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC), who was the school’s sole delegate, secured a gold medal for the National Capital Region (NCR) at the 2026 Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) National Culture and the Arts Festival (NCAF). Read more »
The Philippines has joined more than 65 countries in issuing a joint statement calling for stronger protection for United Nations peacekeepers deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Read more »
The Philippines now hosts Asia’s first exorcism center with the opening of the St. Michael Center for Exorcism and Spiritual Liberation in Guadalupe, Makati City. Read more »
Undocumented Filipino caregivers in California were allegedly forced to work 24-hour shifts with little pay, raising serious human trafficking and labor violation concerns. Advocates praise their courage for speaking out against exploitation. Read more »
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has introduced “Juana Creatives,” a new co-working and learning hub designed to support Filipinos interested in pursuing creative careers. Read more »
Sen. Chiz Escudero has renewed calls for stronger energy safeguards, including a proposed regional fuel-sharing framework under ASEAN and a domestic crude oil storage system through Senate Bill No. 1993, which aims to establish a strategic petroleum reserve capable of holding up to 180 days of national consumption. Read more »
