By Faye Beatrix Dela Torre co-founder, Stellar Minds PH The Philippines has taken important steps in education reform. Our next challenge is ensuring those reforms become realities inside every classroom. When Republic Act No. 11650, the Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities Act,...
Quezon City has become one of the first local government units (LGUs) in the country to add a third gender option to its online business permit system, making the process more inclusive for entrepreneurs. The enhancement was implemented through the city 's upgraded QC Biz Easy platform,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped a ₱1.03 million fine on Inclusive Credit Lending, Inc. for imposing excessive interest rates of up to 262.67 percent and engaging in unfair debt collection practices, including threats and public shaming. In an order dated July 21, the SEC...
The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) marked its 22nd anniversary by proving that people-led and high-density housing solutions can deliver measurable impact for low-income and informal settler families. SHFC President and CEO Federico Laxa said the agency’s expanding portfolio shows how...
While many Philippine universities have adopted affirmative action policies, implementation remains uneven, leaving significant gaps in student support programs, according to a new survey by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). In a statement issued Tuesday, January 13, EDCOM...
Marking a major shift toward a more equitable, accountable, and discrimination-free work environment for over one million teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) has officially rolled out its new Inclusive Employment (IE) Policy. In a statement issued...
The Philippine Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) opened with a strong call to accelerate the localization of the WPS Agenda, strengthen women’s leadership in governance, and ensure that peacebuilding efforts are grounded in transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. In a...
Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the need for the country to pursuit inclusive growth where the rights of indigenous people are protected and recognized. In her message for the Indigenous Peoples Month on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Vice President gave tribute to the indigenous people and their...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) underscored the critical role of innovation, inclusivity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming Philippine higher education during CanvasCon Philippines 2025, held on Wednesday, September 10, at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City. Commissioner...
To promote holistic learner development, enhance physical fitness, and help reverse pandemic-driven learning loss, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the institutionalization of School Sports Clubs (SSCs) in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide. In a statement issued...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco vowed to fast-track efforts that promote inclusive growth and uplift local communities through tourism following her reappointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the administration’s midterm Cabinet review. The...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will expand its digital initiatives through an interactive map that highlights tourism sites in barangays nationwide to broaden destination reach and promote inclusive growth. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco welcomed the initiative during the courtesy visit of...
