The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is raising alarms over the Supreme Courtโ€™s (SC) decision to allow commercial fishing in municipal waters, pointing to a growing body of evidence that overfishing is threatening the sustainability of the nationโ€™s marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen. Recent studiesContinue Reading

A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that four in ten Filipinos, or 41%, support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Conducted between December 12 and December 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase, the survey highlights the nationโ€™s divided stance on Duterteโ€™s controversial tenure. The survey found thatContinue Reading

Meta Platforms, Inc.โ€™s decision to scrap its fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has alarmed experts. They warned that Meta’s decision could amplify disinformation ahead of the Philippines’ midterm elections in May. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, associate professor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippinesโ€™ Department of Communication Research,Continue Reading

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) marked a banner year in 2024. It completed four landmark grid projects that significantly enhanced the reliability and resilience of the countryโ€™s power infrastructure. January saw the inauguration of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP), a groundbreaking initiative connecting major islands and enablingContinue Reading