DepEd, DOST strengthen partnership to boost science, innovation in the Philippines
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippine government is ramping up efforts to enhance science and innovation by strengthening the collaboration between the…
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So cute you want to pinch it: Gigil among Oxford dictionary’s new ‘untranslatable’ words
Vivien Bernardino We've all felt it - the sudden, unexplained urge to pinch or squeeze whatever we find unbearably cute,…
Philippines moves to digitalise maritime services for seafarers
The Philippine government has expanded its digitalisation efforts to the maritime sector, allowing seafarers to book appointments with…
Innovative seeder by Filipino engineer enhances rice production in the Philippines
A homegrown agricultural innovation developed by a Filipino engineer from Oriental Mindoro is making strides in boosting rice…
Michelin Guide 2026 to shine spotlight on Filipino cuisine
It may be a long time coming, but the Philippines is finally having its own Michelin Guide.
Virtual Pag-IBIG expands access to government services in the Philippines
In a bid to modernize public service delivery, the Philippine government has expanded access to financial services through…
ICC vs President Duterte: What happened and what’s next?
Jacinth Banite March 11, 2025 will go down in history as the day that shook Philippine politics to its core,…
Gaming news: Viral horror video game Hapunan fuels Philippines’ soft power
Wendellyn Mateo The night is young and the streets you have found yourself in are dimly lit and empty.
Philippines eye ‘dream’ submarines as tensions with China escalate
James Mario Ajero Rearmament is the Philippines' long-term strategic solution to its decade-long territorial spat with its more powerful neighbour China.
The barriers of conservatism: Teenage pregnancy in the Philippines
Children mothering children should in no way be normalised nor tolerated, yet remains to be an often-disregarded dilemma…
LGBTQ+, HIV healthcare NGOs limit operations after US freezes foreign aid
Ian Trinidad Several Philippine-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs), focusing on LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS healthcare, announced they are limiting their operations after…