How does the Philippines prepare for powerful earthquakes like the ‘Big One’?
Rosemarie Zamora In recent weeks, different parts of the Philippines have been experiencing powerful earthquakes, resulting in deaths and damage.
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Philippines explores hydrothermal energy for agricultural processing
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippine government is urging regional partners to identify and map areas with hydrothermal energy potential, such as…
Multiple earthquakes strike Philippines
Carmela Calling A series of powerful earthquakes struck the Philippines in recent days, causing fatalities and structural damage.
Nations rally to support earthquake-hit Philippines
Hazel Camba Countries around the world are extending aid and support to the Philippines after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the…
Volleyball news: Philippines to host Women’s World Championship 2029
Ren Azrack Escosio The Philippines is set to make more history after being named as the host country for the FIVB…
Philippines vs. China: Fiery debate over South China Sea at 80th UNGA
Elan Castanares The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Week 2025 saw a tense and highly charged exchange between the…
ICC reviews Philippine former President Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release amid crimes against humanity charges
Angelica N. Hall Dutch authorities have formally responded to the International Criminal Court over a request to release former Philippine President…
International news: Protesters flood Philippine streets in cry against corruption
Thousands of Filipinos gathered in streets across the nation on Sunday, September 21 to protest the billion flood…
Philippines introduces food safety technology to oyster farmers
Oyster growers and shellfish traders in the Philippine province of Aklan are being trained in low-cost food safety…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte, campaign donors at centre of Philippine flood-control controversy
Contractors who gave millions to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte's 2022 campaigns later…
Science news: Philippines aiming to revitalise abaca industry
The Philippine government is seeking to modernise the country’s abaca industry through science and technology initiatives, aiming to…
The Philippines opens largest ever science museum
The Philippines has opened what is being billed as its largest ever science museum, a facility that education…
Philippine senator eyes adoption of blockchain tech for national budgeting system
James Mario Ajero The Philippines' crusade against anti-corruption is finding momentum following the proposal of a bill to transfer the country's…
Philippines launches first public school AI lab in Indigenous community
A secondary school in an Indigenous Peoples (IP) community in Mindanao has inaugurated what is described as the…
Filipino netizens slam contractors’ ‘nepo babies’ amid flood control project anomalies
Ciara Mina The so-called "nepo babies" of the Philippines' top flood control project contractors are facing backlash from Filipino netizens…
PH opens 3D manufacturing hub in Mindanao to boost local innovation
The Philippines is set to open a three-dimensional (3D) laboratory in Northern Mindanao, a government initiative aimed at…
Philippines to introduce facial recognition at Manila airport
The Philippines will introduce facial recognition technology at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as part of efforts to…
Two Chinese ships collide after tailing Philippine patrol boat in South China Sea
A cat-and-mouse incident in the South China Sea resulted in a bizarre collision between two Chinese vessels while…
Philippines develops eco-friendly wood stain using indigenous dyes
The Philippine government has launched a research initiative to develop environmentally friendly wood stains by incorporating indigenous natural…
Philippines urges use of low-cost tech for disaster-resilient housing
The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Visayas, Philippines, is advocating for the nationwide adoption of a low-cost…
Philippines outlines investment in Artificial Intelligence through 2028
The Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will invest more than PHP2.6 billion in artificial intelligence (AI)…
Volleyball news: Thailand bag gold in first leg of Men’s SEA V.League
Thailand defended their SEA Men's V.League title during the first leg of the tournament held in Candon, Ilocos…
Technology news: Philippines to trial drone deliveries in urban logistics study
The Philippine government has approved a pilot study examining the use of drones for deliveries in urban areas,…
Filipinos’ concern over disinformation surges amid Marcos-Duterte feud
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Filipinos’ concern over the rampant spread of online disinformation has surged amid the widening political rift between President…