Over thousands of Filipino students were stranded in hours-long traffic jams during the Undas break, specifically from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2025.
RA 12313, or also known as the ‘Lifelong Learning Development Framework (LLDF) Act’, which aims to promote continuous education and upskilling for Filipinos by institutionalizing a national framework that supports learning at all stages of life, was signed by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. on Oct. 23.
A proposed United States (US) legislation that seeks to retain call center operations within the country could put thousands of jobs in the Philippines’ business process outsourcing (BPO) sector at risk, industry groups and analysts warned on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Australian government strengthened its partnership in battling transnational crimes such as child exploitation, cybercrimes, and terrorism.
Senate Bill No. 1405 seeks to grant lifetime validity to identification cards issued to persons with disabilities (PWDs), aiming to spare them the inconvenience and expense of periodic renewals.
Leaders from Southeast Asia gathered for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Oct. 26 to 28.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the full implementation of Republic Act No. 11321, or the Sagip Saka Act, which aims to empower farmers and fisherfolk to sell their products directly to government agencies.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) office was hit by fire on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the office identified as the Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) in Quezon City. They confirmed that no documents were destroyed related to the investigation into the anomalies of flood control.
Hundreds of farmers and multi-sectoral groups staged a protest at Liwasang Bonifacio before marching to Mendiola Peace Arch on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to denounce government corruption and call for agrarian reform.
The Senate on Monday, Oct. 20, clarified its procedures for releasing the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of incumbent senators, aiming to strike a balance between transparency and compliance with data privacy regulations.