Who wants to kill the habal-habal?
ACROSS the Philippines, the humble habal-habal — those two-wheeled lifelines threading through dirt roads and mountain trails — has become the most accessible ride for millions. But this unsung hero of rural mobility is now staring down a legislative guillotine.
PHL stands at K-12 crossroads as learning crisis deepens
As it falls short of delivering on its promise of producing employable graduates, the case for the K-to-12 program is further called into question amid the persistent learning crisis in the country.
Facilitating tourism recovery through investments
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer
Tourism is making a strong rebound after years of setbacks caused by the coronavirus disease 2019...
Tech touted as solution to ageing-farmer crisis, but farms can’t thrive without reforms
DENNIS IVAN CHAVEZ, a 25-year-old computer engineering graduate from Mindanao State University’s Iligan Institute of Technology, didn’t know he would one day co-found FrescoGreenovations, an agriculture-based startup that provides automation services for farms and gardens.
Making wellness a destination
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer
The Philippines is banking on its affordable healthcare services and deep-rooted healing traditions to become a...
Inflation Rates and BSP Policy Rates in the Philippines
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) monetary policy and other tools will be key to supporting the economy and ensuring the stability of the...
Weaving a moment into a movement
Philippine indigenous weaves are having a moment. But for a craft so ancient, this moment took a long time to arrive, and is not without its unusual set of challenges. Unlike other industries, weaving is deeply rooted in tradition.
Philippines ranks 53rd in Global Innovation Index
The Philippines rose three spots to 53rd out of 133 economies in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) report by the World Intellectual Property...
Philippines significantly improves in Energy Transition Index
The Philippines jumped 29 places to 76th out of 118 countries in the 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI) by the World Economic Forum (WEF)....
Food video creators weigh in on preservation, innovation, and buying local
THERE’s been a palpable resurgence in Filipino food over the last 10 years. New restaurants are either finding new ways to prepare Filipino food, or are showing off with heritage recipes found through copious amounts of research.
Redefining the Philippine music industry in the age of AI and streaming
FOR Filipino musicians, the digital age has led to a democratized music landscape, where anyone can publish and promote their music online. But it has also led to a more competitive, fast-paced industry. Amid a global boom in music, issues of upholding copyright and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) plague composers and songwriters.