ILOILO CITY – Real estate services company Colliers International said Iloilo has outpaced Cebu in office leasing in the first quarter of this year. “Outpacing Cebu meant that outside of Metro Manila, Iloilo recorded the highest number of office transactions for the first quarter of 2026,”...
As one of 24 city governments worldwide selected in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026, Pasig City won a $1 million grant, technical assistance, and dedicated personnel support for its proposed floating parks project aimed at addressing the lack of open and green spaces in...
For many students in disaster-prone communities, education is often the first casualty when typhoons strike. Classrooms are damaged or repurposed as evacuation centers, leaving learners with nowhere to go once the rains stop. Days turn into weeks of missed lessons, and the disruption becomes a...
As part of the government’s push to strengthen disaster-resilient education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, March 17, announced the rollout of new Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in Davao del Norte to ensure classes continue despite natural calamities. In a statement, the agency...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 16, turned over disaster-resilient Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in parts of Cebu and Masbate as part of the government’s push to restore schooling in areas affected by recent calamities. In a statement, DepEd said the initiative, led by...
Police personnel nationwide were directed by the leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to tighten the enforcement of Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act, especially as the country observes the International Women’s Month this March and the International Women’s Day on...
Traditional closed-off workplaces are becoming outdated as employees look for hybrid and flexible setups that help them focus better. A 2026 Asia Pacific report by Colliers found that 82 percent of Philippine organizations are adopting hybrid models, with 32 percent planning workplace upgrades and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday, Jan. 6, that it has launched an administrative investigation against one of its personnel accused of sexually harassing a waitress at a restobar in Pasay City. According to initial investigation, the incident reportedly happened around 1 a.m. on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, December 12, announced the unveiling of the first fully air-conditioned public school building in San Pedro City, marking a key milestone in the Marcos administration’s drive to modernize basic education infrastructure across the country. DepEd...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, September 22, said it has placed student health, safety, and inclusive learning at the heart of its proposed 2026 budget. Highlighting both recent achievements and future goals under the administration of President Marcos, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has strongly condemned the reported misconduct of Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, who is facing a formal complaint before the House of Representatives Ethics Committee over alleged lewd photos and inappropriate remarks...
On July 11, 2025, the State of the Philippine Environment Forum brought together students, advocates, diplomats, and members of the media at the University of the Philippines College of Engineering Theater. The forum unpacked the realities facing our ecosystems—from our forests and watersheds to...
