Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has called for an immediate probe into alleged anomalous flood control projects in Ilocos Norte, the home province of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »
The Philippines and Finland have moved to deepen cooperation in promoting safe and fair labor mobility for Filipino professionals and skilled workers. Read more »
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have formalized a partnership to harmonize curricula for key industries that are seen as critical to the country’s long-term economic growth. Read more »
The Philippines may soon see a stronger, more tech-driven Armed Forces as House Deputy Majority Leader and Camarines Sur Rep. Luigi Villafuerte pushed for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or military-grade drones to bolster defense and disaster response. 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 »
A recent survey by Worldpanel by Numerator shows that only 14% of Filipinos consider themselves financially “comfortable,” meaning they have enough resources to afford most things. Read more »
