The World Bank Group has approved a USD268.6-million, or about P15.6-billion, water and sanitation project for the Philippines that is expected to create up to 46,500 jobs over the next 25 years while improving climate resilience in three island provinces.

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said it will accelerate the government's housing program after delivering or facilitating 575,693 housing units in its first four years, putting the agency halfway toward its recalibrated target under the Marcos administration.

The Philippines’ longest-running grassroots football league opened its latest edition on July 26 at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu. Now spanning Cebu, Batangas, Davao and Tarlac, the tournament has nurtured young Filipino players for over 20 years.