More Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of 2026, reaching its highest level in a year, based on a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Tuesday, May 12. In a survey conducted from March 24 to 31, SWS found that 23.2 percent of families experienced...
OF TREES AND FOREST I have seen the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) Social Weather Survey of March 24-31, 2026 which found that 50 percent of adult Filipinos felt that their lives got worse, 26 percent said it was the same, and 23 percent saying it got better, compared to twelve months ago....
BACOLOD CITY – SM Foundation Inc. recently upgraded two barangay health stations here that will benefit 27,000 residents in 15 barangays. Mayor Greg Gasataya thanked the SM Foundation and said the improvements at the Mabini and ETCS stations will enhance the delivery of essential health services....
As the solemn observance of Holy Week begins, millions of Filipinos are once again preparing to leave the cities—heading home to their provinces, visiting pilgrimage sites, or taking a much-needed break with family. Alongside this annual movement comes a familiar reality: crowded terminals, fully...
Amid the continuous sharp increase in fuel prices, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday, March 15, that it has intensified its monitoring of gasoline stations that have halted operations. PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said they have received numerous public...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will temporarily deploy mobile pumping stations in the San Juan River in May to help ease persistent flooding along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the mobile stations will deliver the same force and effectiveness as...
Nearly half of adult Filipinos are optimistic that their quality of life will improve over the next year, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. Released on December 30, the national Social Weather Survey—conducted from November 24 to 30—found that 44 percent of adult...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, October 28, announced that it is fully prepared for the annual Undas observance, mobilizing over 2,200 first aiders and 92 chapters across the country to ensure public safety during the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays on November 1 and 2....
A majority of Filipinos agree that former President Rodrigo Duterte should be held accountable before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the thousands of deaths linked to his administration’s anti-illegal drugs campaign, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is undertaking the full upgrade of 31 pumping stations in Metro Manila by 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the capital’s flood control system. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said nearly half of the pumping stations have already been upgraded...
There’s nothing quite like strolling through a mall with breathtaking views, expansive arcades, and lush greenery. At SM Supermalls, shopping isn’t just about transactions—it’s about enjoying spaces designed for comfort, sustainability, and a healthier environment. More than ever, SM’s...
Metro Manila is expected to experience less severe flooding this rainy season following intensified drainage improvement and cleanup operations implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). According to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, the department has completed several...
