The upper chamber's unanimous vote looks good on paper — but a closer reading reveals enforcement gaps that could render the landmark bill toothless for millions of workers abroad.
"Laws without enforcement are poetry, not policy. The OFW bill's passage is a milestone, but Filipinos abroad deserve more than symbolic legislation. We will be watching."
With the 2025 midterms now behind us, attention turns to 2028. Here's what the current political landscape means for ordinary Filipinos.
The executive order capping rice prices was meant to shield poor families. Months later, the evidence on the ground tells a more complicated story.
Depression and anxiety rates among Filipino teens have surged post-pandemic. Why has the national response remained so inadequate?