By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter The Philippines may experience an economic slowdown fueled by the low proficiency levels of students, as literacy rates in both local and international ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — In a crackdown bearing the Philippine president-elect's name, police have rounded up hundreds of children or their parents to enforce a night curfew for minors, and taken ...

MANILA, (October 28, 2024) – One of the strongest storms to hit the Philippines this year has disrupted learning for more than 90% of children enrolled in education after leaving a trail of death and ...

Slum dwellers from around urban poor communities in Manila marched in the streets days before Christmas to reenact the travails of Joseph and Mary in search of lodging. The poor residents dramatized ...

MANILA (Oct. 8, 2025)—One week after a deadly earthquake struck central Philippines, about 2.7 million children—or 10% of the country’s students—are still out of school, with many too afraid to go to ...