Asia Philippines Raihana G. Ambangala, from the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, won female second place at the International Qur'an Reading Competition in Malaysia with participants from 71 countries; the event celebrates excellence in Qur'an reading
Asia Philippines Acknowledging the increase of mental health conditions among workers, the Philippines’ Employees Compensation Commission is considering expanding its compensation program to include work-related mental health disorders caused by workplace stress
Asia Philippines The Philippine National Police will deploy vehicles to provide rides to commuters who may be affected by the two-day strike by the Manibela and Piston transport groups beginning Monday 23
Asia Philippines The Philippines remains the most dangerous Asian country for land and environmental defenders, with 68% of the killings and enforced disappearances recorded in the region in 2023, 17 out of a total of 25, according to the Global Witness observatory
Asia Philippines Local sugar prices are expected to remain stable, as the Sugar Regulatory Administration has assured that domestic supply will be sufficient until the second quarter of 2025