Asia Philippines Protests have taken place on International Human Rights Day against a Supreme Court ruling declaring the Anti-Terrorism Act constitutional except for two provisions; public opinion fears the Act can be used as a pretext to stifle legitimate dissent
Asia Philippines A persistent infestation of soft scale insects continues to threaten Philippines’s sugar industry, damaging crops and reducing yields in key producing provinces; Authorities are expanding monitoring and pest-control measures to contain the outbreak
Asia Philippines Lawmakers in the Philippines are pushing for a free AI-powered legal database to improve public access to laws and court decisions; The proposal aims to simplify legal research and make legal information more accessible to citizens, lawyers and students
Asia Philippines The Philippine Space Agency has mapped landslides triggered by a recent earthquake in Mindanao using satellite imagery and geospatial analysis; The assessment identified affected areas to support disaster response and future risk-reduction efforts
Asia Philippines Ashfall from Mayon Volcano has affected 132 schools in the Bicol Region, disrupting classes and prompting health and safety measures; Authorities are monitoring air quality and volcanic activity as communities cope with falling ash and reduced visibility