The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has partnered with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen disaster preparedness, environmental stewardship, and civic responsibility among students in higher education. Read more »
The Department of Education has formally launched the regional level of the ARAL Program in Calabarzon, a flagship effort designed to strengthen reading proficiency among Filipino students. Read more »
Public health advocates are urging the Philippines to reconsider its reliance on the “quit or die” mindset in tobacco control, stressing that millions of smokers remain at risk as global quit rates remain low. Read more »
As Metro Manila reels from corruption controversies in flood control projects, the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park stands as proof that nature’s defenses—if protected—can safeguard lives more effectively than mismanaged infrastructure. Read more »
A newly formed anti-corruption group called Artikulo Onse: Citizens’ War Against Corruption has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish an independent body to investigate alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Read more »
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to expand the government’s 911 emergency hotline with the addition of a dedicated helpline for mental health support. Read more »
