The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is reinforcing its presence in the Philippines with new programs and deeper partnerships aimed at supporting forcibly displaced and stateless populations. Read more »
Coconut remains Mindanao’s top agricultural product over the past five years, according to the Mindanao in Figures 2024 report released by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). Read more »
Amid ongoing discussions on the territorial makeup of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has renewed its call for the reintegration of Sulu into the autonomous region. Read more »
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has officially approved the creation of a 28-hectare mega ecozone in Sofronio Española, Palawan—marking a significant step forward in the government’s push for regional development. Read more »
As the Philippines confronts a resurgence of mpox (monkeypox) cases, local government units (LGUs) across the nation are intensifying their efforts to contain the virus and protect public health. Read more »
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has opened applications for 265 fully-funded scholarships available to Filipino students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Saudi universities. Read more »
