Tourism

P500 million confidential funds: Who was really accountable for the money?

MANILA (August 26) — A troubling question emerged during a congressional hearing Monday: Who was truly accountable for P500 million in confidential funds released to a security officer who...

Young Bangsamoro voters face first big test of democratic participation

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 26) — For thousands of young Bangsamoro voters, the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections...

Misamis Oriental revives idle abaca lab, but farmers need more than fiber

MISAMIS ORIENTAL (August 26) — An idle tissue culture laboratory in Sugbongcogon is being revived to give abaca...

Halal push must start with farmers, food supply—not just certification

ILIGAN CITY (August 26) — The Philippines’ ambition to become a stronger player in the global Halal market...

BSKE delay puts barangay voters on hold, raises questions on longer terms

MANILA (August 26) — Barangay voters may have to wait another year to choose their local leaders as...
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Energy woes dim Siargao’s economic momentum

SIARGAO ISLAND (January 26) — Repeated power outages are threatening the island’s tourism-driven economy and local businesses, prompting consumer advocates to call for urgent...

Guardians of the Eagle: DOT XI Trains Guides to Link Conservation, Community, and Justice

DAVAO CITY  (January 20)  — Framing wildlife protection as both a people’s cause and an environmental justice issue, the Department of Tourism Region XI...

Bengali men dominate Dhaka flower market as gender roles quietly evolve

DHAKA, Bangladesh (January 17) — On a cold Friday morning in Dhaka, amid political uncertainty and economic fragility, life unfolds quietly along the flower-lined...

P700M Approved for Mati Airport — Now Comes the Test of Delivery

MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL (January 16) — The approval of P700 million for the long-delayed Mati Airport project under the 2026 national budget is being...

Philippine Documentary Beneath the Badge Selected for 24th Dhaka International Film Festival

DHAKA, Bangladesh (January 14) – The Philippine documentary film Beneath the Badge (Sa Likod ng Tsapa), directed and produced by Davao-based filmmaker Editha Z....

DavSam Bridge at 46%: Davao’s growth corridor meets  Samal’s fragile seas

DAVAO CITY (January 12) — Nearing its midpoint, the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) has become a defining test of whether large-scale infrastructure can...
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