Australia is providing the Philippines with a AU$45-million (around P2 billion) grant to support reforms and projects designed to expand economic opportunities. Read more »
Travelers taking ferries from Cebu to several destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao will have to set aside more for transportation as OceanJet introduces a 10-percent fuel surcharge amid higher global oil prices. Read more »
Children’s emotional needs cannot be addressed by digital connections alone, the DSWD said, as it moves to broaden a program that helps parents and guardians provide support at home. Read more »
A new security measure is being considered for public schools following a string of shooting incidents, with the DILG and DepEd working on an agreement to strengthen on-campus monitoring. Read more »
The Mountain Province Health Board is strengthening efforts to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) Read more »
Western Visayas posted a sharp improvement in its poverty indicators in 2025 while recording the fastest economic growth among the country’s regions. Read more »
