A runner shares the mental and physical battle of finishing a half-marathon with severe knee pain, offering a powerful lesson in resilience for Filipinos facing daily struggles. Read the inspiring story.
Tambuli Seaside Resort & Spa in Lapu-Lapu City celebrated its 6th anniversary and lit its Christmas Tree of Hope, highlighting community resilience. Read the full story.
Architect Michael P. Espina proposes a multi-nodal land use strategy to decongest Metro Cebu's urban core and boost climate resilience. Can this plan avert a looming crisis?
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for the P6.79-trillion 2026 budget to focus on infrastructure, skills, trade, resilience, and food-water-energy security to drive inclusive growth.
CERA warns converting critical NGCP transmission lots in Cebu City to housing could cripple energy stability by 2026, raise consumer costs, and create new safety hazards.
A personal essay reflecting on the hardships of 2024 and 2025, sharing timeless Filipino wisdom on resilience, hard work, and integrity as we enter 2026. Read for strength.
The DENR reports significant progress in forest restoration, water management, and climate resilience in 2025 as the Philippines faces extreme weather. Learn about the key initiatives and data.
The Asian Institute of Management's latest graduates, trained in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, are set to fill a critical leadership gap in the Philippines and Asia. Learn how they plan to transform policy.
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo 'Jonkie' Ouano outlines his administration's 2026 priorities: public safety, disaster preparedness, and economic recovery. Read his full New Year's message and plans.
Cebu's business leaders enter 2026 with measured optimism, prioritizing coordinated, ecosystem-driven growth to overcome climate shocks and structural weaknesses. Discover the plan for resilience.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano vows to prioritize safety, preparedness, and economic recovery in 2026 after a year of challenges. Read his full New Year's message and the city's plans.
As 2025 ends, Cebu reflects on a year tested by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake and deadly Typhoon Tino. We remember the lives lost and the community spirit that shone through the darkness. Let's build a safer, more prepared Cebu in 2026.
Davao City athletes share their stories of resilience after a demanding 2025, expressing gratitude for health and family while setting sights on Olympic qualifiers and national records for the new year.
Davao City closed 2025 as Mindanao's top business hub. Discover how real estate, retail expansion, and controlled inflation fueled its growth and set the stage for 2026.
The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a transformative year marked by natural disasters, governance shifts, and personal resilience. Discover the key lessons and look ahead with clarity. Read the full analysis.
As 2025 ends, we explore the Filipino concepts of kapwa and malasakit, learning to set boundaries, accept steadiness, and find quiet courage in personal growth and gratitude. Discover a uniquely Filipino realism.
After 2025's disasters, a new journalism approach asks why Cebu suffered so much. It shifts focus from survival stories to accountability for flood control funds and failed projects. Read the investigation.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority exceeded its 2025 target, securing P260.89B in investments and creating 78,741 jobs. Discover the sectors driving this record growth and Peza's ambitious goal for next year.
The Senate Economic Planning Office warns of tightening fiscal space and calls for structural reforms to protect the Philippines' long-term economic growth. Learn the key recommendations.
Discover how Cebu's Janet Gordola and local artists embody the Christmas spirit, turning typhoon damage into symbols of hope. Join the special Beyond the Headlines edition.
Cebu Province launches the Cebu International Investments Summit 2026 to pivot towards heavy industry and tech. The event targets 250 global investors. Read more about Cebu's economic transformation.
Japan recorded a 322.3 billion yen trade surplus in November as exports rose 6.1%. This strengthens expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate increase. Read the full analysis.
Discover how a Capiz parol maker in Basak and Cebu artists transform typhoon damage into symbols of hope. Tune in to witness stories that redefine the Christmas spirit.
In Cebu, a parol maker keeps her craft alive and artists transform typhoon-damaged roofs into a glowing Christmas tree. Discover stories of resilience that redefine the holiday spirit. Tune in to Beyond the Headlines.
Residents of El Pardo, Boljoon, Cebu, voice their silent suffering, questioning how long they must endure poverty and neglect. Read their powerful story of resilience.
Peza Director General Tereso Panga is optimistic about achieving the agency's P300-billion investment approval goal for 2025, citing major pending applications. Read more about the Philippines' economic zone growth.
Sultan Kudarat's Kalimudan Festival 2025 turned a P10 million investment into P200 million in local economic activity. Discover how strategic cultural spending boosted MSMEs and tourism.
The IMF lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 5.1% due to trade uncertainty and Q3 slowdown. Discover the outlook for 2026 and key reforms needed.
A pastry-making workshop for parents of child laborers in Malita highlights economic empowerment's role in preventing abuse and strengthening family resilience. Learn how this initiative works.