The article by Reynald Ramirez highlights the challenges faced by two young girls, Baby Rose and Cristine, from the B’laan indigenous tribe in South Cotabato, Philippines, as they pursue their education. Despite the perilous journey across a dilapidated bridge and the financial constraints of their families, who are contractual farmers, the girls are determined to continue their schooling. The article also addresses the broader issues of teenage pregnancy and the high number of out-of-school youth in the region. World Vision has been actively involved in providing educational support and raising awareness about sexual health and teenage pregnancy prevention. The organization's efforts, along with government programs, have contributed to a decrease in teenage pregnancy cases in South Cotabato.

The article discusses the challenges faced by journalists in accessing frontline information during a military operation in the Philippines. Former PTV reporter Jervis Manahan recounts limited meetings with the military, where they were instructed to curb negative information. The military restricted media access to frontline movements, a departure from the usual practice of 'embed' reporting. Journalists, taking cues from international agencies like Al Jazeera, BBC, and Associated Press, drafted their own embedded reporting guidelines and signed waivers absolving the military of responsibility for their safety. Despite these efforts, the military did not respond to their proposals. Reporters like Alindogan and Suson found alternative ways to cover the story, with Alindogan joining the Navy Seals and Suson participating in a controlled military trip, though their access was still heavily restricted.