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 »
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 »
The country is facing a rapidly escalating HIV crisis. According to the Department of Health (DOH), confirmed HIV infections have surged by an alarming 500 percent—the highest increase recorded in the Western Pacific Region. 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 Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI has commenced the annual three-month closed fishing season in Davao Gulf, effective from June 1 to August 31, 2025. Read more »
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has formally expressed its gratitude to secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga for her exemplary tenure at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Read more »
