President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order aimed at unlocking the Philippines’ critical minerals potential. Read more »
Keeping students safe inside and around schools will now involve a coordinated effort among education officials, police, families, and local communities in Quezon City, as it rolls out a new framework focused on preventing and responding to threats against learners. Read more »
Weeks of habagat rains and recurring flooding in parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on efforts to strengthen the capital’s defenses against rising floodwaters, including the Japan-backed Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, which is now 53-percent complete. Read more »
The government is increasing fuel assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, with the new P12-per-liter subsidy set to take effect on Saturday, August 15. Read more »
Filipino weightlifter Albert Ian Delos Santos delivered a record-setting performance at the 2026 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, collecting three gold medals in the men’s 70kg class on Tuesday. Read more »
Waste management remains a major challenge in Metro Manila, with large amounts of garbage piling up in waterways following days of heavy rains, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III said Wednesday, August 12. Read more »
