Newslights

Ateneo de Manila Prepares for Divine Adili’s Journey Home to Nigeria

DAVAO CITY, Philippines-- As the Ateneo community continues to mourn the loss of Divine Adili, preparations are now underway to accompany him on his final journey home to Nigeria,...

Beyond Punishment: Why Children Need Protection, Not Stigma, in the Fight Against Illegal Drugs

DAVAO CITY (June 19) — Children affected by illegal drugs are often viewed through the lens of crime...

Gunmen Rob Community Bank Employees of P1.6 Million in Bukidnon Highway Attack

COTABATO CITY  (June 19) — Armed men intercepted employees of a community bank and carted away P1.6 million...

More Filipino Children Going Hungry: Child Stunting Rises for First Time in a Decade

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (June 19) --- For years, health workers and educators have celebrated gradual progress in...

More Than Daycare: New Child Development Centers Signal Investment in Cagayan de Oro’s Youngest Learners

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (June 18) — For many families, access to quality early childhood education remains one...
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Iligan City boosts disaster response with new ambulance, upgraded gear

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 10)  — The Iligan City Government is ramping up its disaster preparedness with new equipment and modernization programs aimed...

 Strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental

DAVAO CITY (October 10) – A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Thursday morning, October 10, 2025,...

P330 billion at stake: DOF warns against VAT cut

MANILA (October 9) --- The Department of Finance (DOF) has raised the alarm over a proposal to reduce the country’s value-added tax (VAT) from...

Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan

DAVAO CITY (October 9) — Senior citizens here received a warm tribute and easier access to government services as the National Commission of Senior...

Biodiversity on the Brink: 30% of PH land vertebrates facing extinction

Philippine tarsier MANILA (October 9) — The Philippines is teetering on the edge of a biodiversity crisis, with nearly a third of its land-dwelling vertebrates...

Zambo rolls out color-coded bins to promote cleaner, greener city

ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 9) — A burst of color is painting a new picture of how Zamboanga handles its trash. Brightly lined up in...
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