Students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will now enjoy a 50 percent fare discount on the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 thanks to newly issued Beep Cards with the discount already embedded, a move aimed at simplifying and speeding up their commutes. Read more »
Manila is set to redefine public learning spaces with the construction of a five-story library in Sta. Cruz that blends modern technology with community-centered design. Read more »
The municipality of Bolinao in Pangasinan has been hailed as the Destination of the Year by the Department of Tourism (DOT), a recognition that cements its place as North Luzon’s next big tourism hotspot. Read more »
For over a decade, the Philippines has struggled to climb out of the lower tier of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Read more »
With the passing of Mike de Leon (1947–2025), Philippine cinema lost one of its boldest and most uncompromising voices. Known for his fearless storytelling, technical mastery, and unflinching critique of power and society, de Leon was more than a filmmaker—he was a cultural conscience. His films blurred the line between art and protest, blending haunting imagery with social urgency. Read more »
A newly formed anti-corruption group called Artikulo Onse: Citizens’ War Against Corruption has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish an independent body to investigate alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Read more »
