A recent survey by Worldpanel by Numerator shows that only 14% of Filipinos consider themselves financially “comfortable,” meaning they have enough resources to afford most things. Read more »
Public health advocates are urging the Philippines to reconsider its reliance on the “quit or die” mindset in tobacco control, stressing that millions of smokers remain at risk as global quit rates remain low. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to strengthen the Philippines’ digital infrastructure while calling for greater vigilance against online threats, warning that rapid technological advances carry both opportunities and risks. Read more »
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Generation HOPE program, a new initiative aimed at easing the country’s long-standing classroom shortage. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for the formation of a “global coalition” of like-minded nations to uphold international law and counter China’s increasingly assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region. Read more »
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to boost micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 2 through its second Regional MSME Summit. Read more »
