Despite the passage of a national law prohibiting child marriage, the practice continues to persist in parts of the Bangsamoro region, primarily due to poverty, cultural traditions, and weak enforcement of the law. Read more »
Baguio City’s leadership in smart and sustainable urban development was once again in the global spotlight as its digital governance initiatives were featured at the Seoul Smart Life Week 2025, held from September 30 to October 2 in Seoul, South Korea. Read more »
The Pasig City government underscored its continued push for gender-inclusive governance during the 2025 Gender and Development (GAD) Summit, which wrapped up on October 3 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig. Read more »
For more than two decades, government procurement data reveal a clear imbalance: infrastructure continues to dominate public spending, while health remains a distant priority. Read more »
Harnessing technology for bayanihan, three University of Cebu–Main Campus students built a real-time web application to connect quake victims with volunteers, donors, and rescuers. Read more »
Students from Patin-ay National High School (PNHS) in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, brought honor to the Philippines after winning gold and bronze medals at the 2025 World Smart Industry Expo. Read more »
