The Philippines has broken into the top 50 of the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), securing the 50th spot and climbing three notches from last year’s ranking. 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 »
Chiz Escudero’s fall was not sudden, but it was inevitable. For months, whispers circulated in the corridors of the Senate: the cerebral Escudero, more technocrat than tactician, had begun to lose favor with the powers that be. Read more »
A measure to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services from 12% to 10% has been filed in the House of Representatives, with the goal of providing relief to Filipino consumers facing rising prices. Read more »
Three emerging companies from the Philippines have been recognized in Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” list for 2025, an annual compilation that celebrates promising startups and small enterprises across the Asia-Pacific. Read more »
Senators have urged schools to strengthen anti-bullying protocols amid a string of violent incidents involving students, stressing the need for swift and effective measures to ensure safe learning environments. Read more »
