The Philippines has retained its “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. State Department, marking the 10th straight year that the country has met the highest global standards in combating human trafficking. Read more »
In a peaceful yet powerful demonstration, small-scale fishermen across coastal provinces recently launched “Kinse Kilometro Para sa Tao," a protest urging stricter enforcement of the 15-kilometer fishing zone reserved for municipal fishing. Their message: protect the sea, protect the people. Read more »
In a move to boost sustainable fishing practices in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Japanese government is providing a $4.7 million grant (approximately P273 million). Read more »
The city of Sagay in Negros Occidental has achieved a remarkable milestone by being included in the global Top 100 Green Destination Stories for 2024. This honor highlights Sagay’s unwavering commitment to conservation, particularly within the expansive 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve. Read more »
With a poverty incidence of 0.5 percent, Ilocos Norte continues to be the least impoverished province in the Ilocos Region, owing to initiatives implemented by the provincial administration to combat poverty. Read more »
The truth is, the post-Marcos years did not bring adequate reforms or enough new infrastructure to address the country's water needs. In Luzon alone, whatever inroads Marcos Sr. made, have been left far in the rear-view by the rapid urbanization and population boom experienced by the capital region and surrounding provinces. Read more »
