AS we gear up for 2025 national and local elections, the pressing need to address the vulnerabilities of informal settlers — often referred to as urban poor or slum dwellers — cannot be overstated.

Trapped in a system dominated by landlords and middlemen, the poor rice farmers are ... notably in working-class areas was down to 39 percent in Metro Manila, 32 percent in the industrial region ...

MANILA, Philippines — At least 200 poor families stand to benefit from another mid-rise housing project of the Malabon City government, in partnership with the National Housing Authority (NHA), Mayor ...

The Philippines is set for the annual ritual of switching off lights known as Earth Hour tonight, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with organizers raising awareness this year about protecting water ...