On the 53rd anniversary of martial law, tens of thousands of Filipinos marched nationwide in a National Day of Protest, decrying what they described as massive corruption in government flood control projects worth billions of pesos. Read more »
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has called for an immediate probe into alleged anomalous flood control projects in Ilocos Norte, the home province of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has partnered with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen disaster preparedness, environmental stewardship, and civic responsibility among students in higher education. Read more »
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) marked its 124th anniversary with a simultaneous mangrove planting drive across Surigao del Norte on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to both service and sustainability. Read more »
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 »
