MANILA, Philippines — The biggest threats to the Philippines in the next two years are an economic downturn and poverty, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The Global Risks Report 2025 ...

Self-rated poverty and hunger spiked in the last quarter of 2024, according to a survey conducted by the OCTA Research group.

These schools are among the 9,000 classified as last mile schools, which the Department of Education (DepEd) defines as those in remote or conflict-affected areas. They lack proper facilities or ...