A Cebu-based vlogger is stepping up to protect Badian’s coral reefs from the rapid spread of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), using an unconventional yet effective method: coconut vinegar injections. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) warns that the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines may reach 252,800 by the end of 2025, reflecting a steady rise in infections nationwide. Read more »
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 »
Nic Chien, the only child of singer-actress Lea Salonga, announced on Monday, November 17, 2025, that he underwent female-to-male (FTM) chest reconstruction surgery in September 2025. 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 Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has raised concern over the rising number of young Filipinos diagnosed with HIV, calling for stronger protection and education programs. Read more »
