The United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint military initiative aimed at bolstering deterrence and defense readiness in the South China Sea, amid escalating regional tensions and reports of continued Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »
The government is investing P3.6 billion to build the Bagsakan ng Bayan (BBM) Mega Food Hub in Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ), a major step toward modernizing the Philippines’ agricultural logistics and strengthening national food security. Read more »
Thirty-five Philippine universities were recognized in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings, marking the country’s strongest representation in the annual regional assessment. Read more »
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has raised concern over the rising number of young Filipinos diagnosed with HIV, calling for stronger protection and education programs. Read more »
Clark continues to strengthen its position as one of Asia’s premier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destinations, hosting over 1,200 ASEAN engineers for the 43rd Conference of the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (CAFEo). Read more »
The Philippines and Canada reached a historic milestone as Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on Sunday. Read more »
