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For years, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has been a key pillar in the government’s fight against poverty, offering conditional cash transfers to improve access to health and education. But as the conversation around poverty alleviation evolves, so too must the country’s approach to social protection. Responding to the growing call for more sustainable and empowering interventions, Northern Samar …

Renewing your driver’s license is now faster, easier, and entirely online—no need to visit the LTO office or fall prey to fixers. The Land Transportation Office (LTO), in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), has officially launched the Online Driver’s License Renewal System (ODLRS) through the eGovPH mobile app. Unveiled …

Over 180 fisherfolk from Zambales, Cagayan, and Sulu completed a year-long capacity-building program spearheaded by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and IMPL-Project Philippines, equipping them with essential knowledge on sustainable fishing and maritime rights protection in the South China Sea. From June 2024 to May 2025, participants took part in the U.S. Embassy-funded “Empowering Coastal Communities in the Philippines” …

In support of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s digitalization agenda, Kabankalan City has officially rolled out its P11.8-million Barangay Information Network System (BINS), a pioneering initiative aimed at modernizing service delivery in all 32 barangays. The launch was held during the Tingug Sang Barangay seminar, themed “Strengthening Community Engagement Through Barangay Information Officers.” The event highlighted the city’s commitment to …

Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed two landmark bills aimed at stripping government officials and employees of secrecy protections over their bank and foreign currency deposits, in a bold move to promote transparency and curb corruption in public office. Citing the 1987 Constitution’s mandate that “public office is a public trust,” Lacson stressed that public servants must not use their positions …

In recent years, the Philippine economy has found an unlikely yet significant ally in online gambling. Regulated online gaming—particularly through legitimate licensees under the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)—has not only generated billions in government revenue but also created thousands of jobs and fueled related industries such as IT, hospitality, and real estate. Yet, amid mounting concerns over illegal …

By Tracy Cabrera More than 11 million Filipino households, or 20% of families nationwide, experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of 2025, according to a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). Conducted from April 23 to 28, the survey found that one in every five families went hungry at least once between January and March.  The figure …

In a message released ahead of the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo XIV drew heavily from Pope Francis’ Laudato si’, reiterating the Church’s firm stance against environmental and social injustice. He emphasized that God’s creation was never meant to be a battleground for vital resources. Set for September 1, this year’s observance is …

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is advocating for a substantial hike in the starting monthly salary of public school teachers to P50,000—a move that Education Secretary Edgardo “Sonny” Angara appears open to supporting, though not spearheading. The proposal, filed in Congress by ACT party-list Representative Antonio Tinio and Kabataan party-list Representative Renee Louise Co, was brought up during a …

Relatives of some of the 34 missing sabungeros (cockfight enthusiasts) visited the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) headquarters at Camp Crame on Friday to request updates and appeal for renewed efforts in the search for their loved ones. Maricel Ramos, whose son is among the desaparecidos, said the families initiated the visit in the hope of meeting with CIDG …