Despite the passage of a national law prohibiting child marriage, the practice continues to persist in parts of the Bangsamoro region, primarily due to poverty, cultural traditions, and weak enforcement of the law. Read more »
The Pasig City government underscored its continued push for gender-inclusive governance during the 2025 Gender and Development (GAD) Summit, which wrapped up on October 3 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig. Read more »
The Philippines is pressing ahead with its nuclear energy roadmap, aiming to generate its first nuclear-powered electricity by 2032. Read more »
The Makati City Library has introduced the Honesty Book Trolley Project inside the Makati City Jail, giving Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) free access to books that don’t need to be returned. Read more »
The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) has been recognized as the country’s top locally managed marine protected area, winning first place in the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
The Philippines has once again captured the spotlight in the global pageant scene as Kirk Bondad secured the title of Mister International 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more »
