This year’s Christmas in Visayas may be quieter, but its sincerity is unmistakable. It tells a story of hope, resilience, and holiday spirit across the region as communities continue to rebuild after numerous natural calamities while finding strength in shared hope and small joys. Read more »
While much of the national spotlight has been focused on Cebu’s floods, the tragedy that unfolded in Negros tells a story just as heartbreaking—one that deserves equal attention. Read more »
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared a state of national calamity following the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Tino, which battered several regions in the Visayas and parts of Mindanao. Read more »
The local government of Bais City in Negros Oriental has declared a state of calamity following a massive wastewater spill from the Universal Robina Corporation Bais Distillery that polluted around 3,000 hectares within the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS). Read more »
Harnessing technology for bayanihan, three University of Cebu–Main Campus students built a real-time web application to connect quake victims with volunteers, donors, and rescuers. Read more »
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has lifted the cap on survivorship pensions, allowing widows and widowers of government employees to claim higher benefits without restriction. Read more »
