The Quezon City government is ramping up efforts to create a safer online environment for children and teenagers, with the city council preparing legislation focused on digital awareness and healthy screen time. The proposed ordinance seeks to guide young people toward responsible internet use both in school and at home. Read more »
The Bureau of Immigration detained three Chinese nationals in Parañaque for alleged identity theft, overstaying, and visa violations. Authorities continue crackdowns on foreign nationals abusing Philippine immigration laws. Read more »
Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »
The Philippines remains one of the slowest to recover in intra-Asean tourism, trailing most Southeast Asian neighbors despite a broader regional rebound. Read more »
Pangasinan is now home to the country’s first Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation (ASIN) Center, launched on February 16 to help address the nation’s salt shortage and strengthen local production. Read more »
Once a niche sport in the Philippines, lacrosse is now making waves globally with the national men's and women's teams. Read more »
