Storm Crising displaces nearly 1.3M Filipinos
Severe Tropical Storm Crising, intensified by the Southwest Monsoon, has caused widespread flooding across the Philippines, affecting nearly 1.3 million people in more than 240 areas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday.
Meralco races to restore power after Habagat floods
In the wake of heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is operating on a 24/7 basis to restore electricity in flood-affected areas across its franchise.
Globe offers free calls, data to Typhoon Crising survivors
In response to Typhoon Crising, Globe Telecom is providing free unlimited calls and texts to all networks and mobile data to help affected Filipinos stay connected during the crisis.
Study warns of classroom crisis despite falling enrollment
The government needs to build at least 7,000 classrooms each year for the next 15 years to address persistent shortages and prepare for future...
Internet access triples in Philippines since COVID-19 pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic—a health crisis that triggered widespread lockdowns to curb mobility and prevent the spread of the virus—internet access in the Philippines has surged nearly threefold by 2024. Nearly half of all Filipino households are now online, spending an average of almost five hours a day browsing the web.
