An estimated 7.2% of Filipino women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical or sexual abuse from a husband or male intimate partner at least once in their lifetime, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more »
Japanese-run restaurants in Manila have faced a sharp decline in business following a series of armed robberies targeting Japanese nationals, prompting temporary closures and new security measures, officials and business owners reported. Read more »
Some of the country’s major business organizations are calling on the government to return more than P107 billion that the PDIC remitted to the National Treasury, saying the move could erode trust in the financial system. Read more »
The Iligan City Jail-Male Dormitory (ICJMD) has reported remarkable progress in its Read Your Way Out (RYWO) program, a literacy-based rehabilitation initiative that allows inmates to earn sentence reductions through structured reading activities. Read more »
The Philippines has been selected to host the 2026 United Nations Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, a major event that will bring together government officials, chefs, innovators, and advocates from more than 150 countries. Read more »
Bulacan’s public markets were celebrated for their innovation, consumer-friendly services, and tourism appeal during the Huwarang Palengke 2025 awards, organized by the BCAC and DTI. Read more »
