P9.75-billion free college fund raises question: Can ‘free’ education stay financially sustainable?
MANILA (August 17) — The government's release of P9.75 billion for free higher education offers much-needed relief to state universities and colleges (SUCs), but...
Palace Spokesperson’s Criticism of News5 Reporter Sparks Press Freedom Discussion
DAVAO CITY (August 8)— A social media exchange between Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro and News5 reporter Bryll...
PNP steps up hunt for gun-for-hire groups, illegal gun dealers
MANILA (August 4) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up intelligence and investigative operations against gun-for-hire groups and unlicensed firearms dealers as...
Under-15 vloggers, child influencers now face DOLE work permit rules
DAVAO CITY (August 3) — Children below 15 who appear in vlogs, livestreams, digital advertisements and other online content may not simply be treated...
DOLE: Work Permit Required for Children Under 15 Appearing in TV, Social Media Content
MANILA (August 2) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded employers, advertisers, content creators, and parents that children below 15 years...
AI boom or inequality trap? Women warn Pax Silica must not leave communities behind
MANILA (August 1) — The Philippines wants to become an artificial intelligence powerhouse. But as the country courts billions of dollars in AI, semiconductor...
