With typhoons intensifying and the climate crisis worsening, we can’t afford to wait for the next big flood to take action. We already have the technology. We’ve seen it work—in BGC, in Japan, and in other flood-prone cities. Read more »
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has renewed his call to establish a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), aiming to strengthen the country’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Read more »
Government workers and pensioners affected by recent storms can now tap into emergency loans offered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has formally invited United States President Donald Trump to visit the Philippines next year to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila. Read more »
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa declared gambling addiction a public health concern, as he voiced support for proposed legislation seeking to ban or tightly regulate online gambling in the Philippines. Read more »
Online gambling in the Philippines has surged in popularity in recent years, fueled by digital access and marketing. Yet beyond the flashy promise of easy winnings, this trend may cost Filipinos far more than it gains. Read more »
