Landbank of the Philippines and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) have partnered to boost farm productivity and financial inclusion, giving farmers and fishers easier access to affordable loans and support services.
Stressed, lonely, anxious—or simply in need of someone to talk to? Increasingly, Filipinos are turning not to a counselor, friend, or family member, but to artificial intelligence.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has formally requested Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte to clarify recent waste‑dumping incidents outside its regional office in Lanang. In a June 15 letter, Regional Director Mercedes Dumagan gave the mayor five days to respond, noting that some individuals caught dumping mixed waste said they acted based on the mayor’s June 4 Facebook post identifying the compound as a temporary collection point.