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Climate change is causing tuna to migrate
This could spell catastrophe for the small islands that depend on them
ACB on Mayon bacterial species find: A breakthrough for PHL and Asean
“Solutions indeed, can be found in nature,” said the Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) in a statement as…
Haribon supports call to junk Dumaguete’s ‘smart city’ project
BIODIVERSITY conservationist group Haribon Foundation joined the call of the country’s leading scientists to junk the “smart city”…
Hopes raised anew on possible passing of nuke regulatory bill with panel’s OK
Hopes are raised anew on the possible passing of the bill creating an independent nuclear regulatory body with…
Science agency launches its ‘bayanihan’ through Lingap
State universities and colleges (SUCs) and government agencies in Ifugao, La Union, Samar and Laguna work together to…
PHL space agency marks 2nd year
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) early this month marked the second anniversary of the signing of the Philippine…
1 in 10 Pinoy kids lacks vitamin D
One in 10, or 10.3 percent, of Filipino children 6 years to 12 years old from selected provinces…
Dumaguete bishop: ‘Reclamation project morally wrong’
DUMAGUETE Bishop Julito B. Cortes reiterated his opposition to the city’s proposed 174-hectare reclamation project, calling it “morally…
Sanctions on Iran block mosque from claiming religious tiles
MANASSAS, Virginia—A northern Virginia mosque is asking the Biden administration to release a set of religious tiles that…
ECQ causes changes to Pabillo’s installation as Taytay prelate
PUERTO Princesa Bishop Socrates C. Mesiona will install Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo to the Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay…
Religious revival on in China under Communist Party’s watch
THE Chinese Communist Party is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1921. For most of those decades, the…
InvestEd.ph sets up nursing education fund to secure PHL’s supply of future frontliners
INVESTED.PH has collaborated with the Johnson & Johnson Foundation to expand its Global Nurse Education Finance Initiative in…
Team Europe pledges €1.7B to Global Partnership for Education
AT the Global Education Summit in London on July 30, the European Union (EU) and its member-states, as…
PLM holds graduation ceremony on Aug. 14
THE Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila invites all graduating students, their family members, faculty and staff to witness…
City of Malabon U earns CHED’s eligibility seal
MALABONIAN students are now guaranteed free quality education, courtesy of the City of Malabon University (CMU). On July…
Education sector hardest hit by ransomware in 2020
AS parts of the Philippines continues to be on lockdown, virtual classes are still the safest option so…
Oldest living Filipino Korean War vet marks 99th birthday
MANILA—Retired Maj. Max Young, the oldest living Filipino Korean War veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday last July 30,…
Be a blessing
Two years in intermittent lockdowns. And you are still here. Safe at home with your loved ones while…
Hong Kong recovery imperiled by elderly saying no to vaccine
Unlike the US where anti-vaccine fringe groups have fueled resistance to Covid shots, Hong Kong is facing a…
Archaeologists say ancient rock art sheds light on folk migration
TUGUEGARAO CITY—A directly-dated rock art created 3,500 years ago and found at the Callao Caves in Peñablanca town…
Asean welcomes UK as new dialogue partner
THE United Kingdom has agreed to become Asean’s latest dialogue partner—the first of such cooperation with the region…
Envoy, mayor discuss sister-city pact between QC, Rishon Lezion
TEL AVIV—Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto paid a courtesy call on Mayor Raz Kinstlich of Israel’s Rishon…
British Chamber: Passage of priority bills to support local economy
THE British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) expects the swift passage of priority bills amending the Retail Trade…
PHL, Singapore to spur local, global digital transformations
GOVERNMENT and industry leaders from the Philippines and Singapore kicked off “Digital Pilipinas: A Closer Look at the…
Mexico unveils recent silver screen success
THE Embassy of Mexico, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Cinemalaya Foundation Inc.,…
German-PHL chamber calls for lifting of deployment cap for Filipino HCWs
THE German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) is requesting that deployment cap for Filipino healthcare workers (HCW) heading to…
Diabetes can be managed, controlled with ‘Apat Dapat’
Another lockdown, more weeks of quarantine where no one can go out except when buying essential items or…
TB diagnosis increases chances of acquiring Covid-19 infection
If you have any of these symptoms—a cough that lasts for more than three weeks, chest pain, coughing…
Covid-19 inspires creation of superior, cost-effective biomedical devices
During the “Stop Covid Deaths” webinar by the University of the Philippines titled “Laging Handa: World Class Filipino…
RT-PCR now more affordable thanks to Manila HealthTek
With the Philippines classified as a “high risk” area for the spread of Covid-19, one of the ways…
Catholic, IFI churches move toward reconciliation
The Philippine Catholic Church and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) released a joint statement recently, vowing to continue…
Fasting health fad: Religious groups have been doing it for millennia
The practice of fasting has entered popular culture in recent years as a way to lose extra pounds.…
For US teen Buddhist lama, it’s faith, school, football
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minnesota—In most ways, Jalue Dorje is a typical American teen—he grew up in a suburb of…
Vatican: 5th Catholic bishop consecrated under China deal
A Vatican spokesman confirmed recently that the fifth bishop to be created under the 2018 Vatican-China deal has…
Of trees, bees and honey
Bees are important being the most effective pollinators, according to the United Nations. They help in the reproduction…
Don’t hike so close to me: Humans can disturb wildlife up to half a mile away
MILLIONS of Americans are traveling this summer as pandemic restrictions wind down. Rental bookings and crowds in national parks show that many…
Bacteria from Mayon soils may have antibiotic and anticancer properties
“Jackpot!” This was how the lead researcher from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) described their…
PHL bags 6 medals at International Math Olympiad
The country is proud not only of the Filipino athletes who participated and won in the Olympics in…
Science for Change Program bill gets House committee approval
The House Committee on Appropriations approved the Science for Change Program (S4CP) bill that was proposed by the…
DOST-FPRDI’s charcoal briquette wins in natl techno-transfer contest
The Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) emerged as a…
65 Erasmus+ Filipino scholars to pursue higher learning in EU
IN the coming weeks, 65 Filipino students will pursue their academic dreams in several countries of the European…
UST ‘arki’ conducts documentation, modern architectural heritage conservation workshop
UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas’ College of Architecture recently hosted the Modern Asean Architecture (mASEANa) Philippines International Students Workshop…
EducationUSA law school fair attracts aspiring Filipino graduate students
MORE than 340 participants from the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries interested in pursuing a Master of…
iACADEMY starts the new academic year with ‘GOAL’
MAKATI-based school iACADEMY ushered in the new academic year with its “GOAL” Information Session, a virtual discussion on…
PLDT, Smart fete North Luzon LGUs with education best practices
FOR promoting and sustaining quality learning amid the pandemic, several local government units (LGUs) in North Luzon were…
‘Battle of the Trolls’ webinar fires off National Forum on Communication, Democracy
THE country’s premiere organization of communication academics, professionals and media executives is set to launch a national forum…
A4 individuals urged to bring along elderly
DUMAGUETE CITY—Individuals listed under the priority sector A4 (economic frontliners) in the government’s Covid-19 vaccination priority program are…
The art of long looking
Speaking of surge, there is a tsunami that is about to overwhelm us. It’s the digital wave that…
Senior citizens of Valenzuela receive early Christmas treats
The early Christmas gift-giving tradition for the elderly in Valenzuela City lives on despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
Makati City offers cash gift to vaccinated senior citizens
Some 24,352 fully vaccinated senior citizens of Makati City do not only have significant levels of protection against…
As PHL withdraws VFA abrogation, SFA, US CDA formalize AMSAR pact
SECRETARY of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. and United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John C. Law signed…
UK envoy bids farewell, conveys vaccine donation
AFTER serving for four years, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce paid a farewell call…
Israeli health delegation shares best practices to defeat Covid
THE health delegation from the State of Israel recently concluded their five-day visit in Manila with recommendations of…
Pakistan marks ‘Exploitation Day’ in solidarity with Kashmiris
AUGUST 5 marks the second year of revocation of Article 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution, which…
Minimize stress with mindful eating, exercise, positive vibes
There can be no denying the fact that stress is, and will always be, a part of daily…
Covid-19 inspires locally made medical equipment innovations
With the dearth of vital medical equipment for the survival of Covid-19 patients and the protection of medical…
Health Cube taps Converge to deliver patient-centric, contactless care
Since the outbreak of the global pandemic in 2020, the healthcare system has been under a microscope as…
Nutrition in first 1,000 days crucial to child’s development
In the Philippines, under-nutrition remains to be a serious problem especially now that the country is facing the…
EXPLAINER: The tech behind Tokyo Olympics’ fast track
Elaine Thompson-Herah has a theory on fast times after running 10.61 seconds to break the Olympic mark of the late Florence Griffith Joyner. “My training,” she said. "Doesn’t matter the track or the shoes.”
Protecting Mount Busa’s rich biodiversity
Officials of Sarangani province have joined hands with conservation advocates to protect and conserve Mount Busa—the vast mountain…
NAST PHL nixes ‘smart city’ project in Dumaguete City
BUILDING a 174-hectare “smart city” on lands to be reclaimed on “biodiverse-rich marine protected areas” (MPAs) of Dumaguete…
DOST posts 740% increase in patents filed since 2016
A TOTAL of 2,149 local and foreign patents were filed under the Department of Science and Technology’s DOST…
Swimming gives the brain a boost
IT’S no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. A growing body of research, however, suggests…
R&D center for garlic, agri-food condiments launched
A RESEARCH and development (R&D) center for garlic and other agri-food condiments funded by the Department of Science…
Communal farms as sustainable food sources to be put up in 3 regions
FARMERS and household members from selected communities in three regions of the country will soon benefit from “sustainable…
DOST: Public trust in science in PHL is high despite low budget
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST)—even with its shrinking budget allocations in the last two years—has remained…
Hidilyn Diaz: ‘Thank you for praying’
Olympic weightlifting gold winner reveals story behind ‘Miraculous Medal’
Divine transformation: Closed Alaska strip club now a church
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—A popular strip club that once beckoned customers off a busy highway leading into Anchorage is now…
US bishops issue guidance on Traditional Latin Mass
DENVER, Colorado—A growing number of bishops in the US, including Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, have issued guidance…
Redemptorists condemn red-tagging of its Laoag missionaries as unlawful, unjust
THE Redemptorists have condemned the “malicious tagging” of its missionaries in Northern Luzon as communist supporters—calling on government…
100 percent elderly vaccination result of Pasig City’s info drive
MANILA—Word of mouth has been crucial in addressing vaccine hesitancy in Pasig City. Mayor Vico Sotto said on…
Preserving every hometown’s story
I have never been to Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental. I heard that it is one of the…
Quezon City prioritizes seniors in congested areas for J&J jabs
MANILA—Senior citizens of Quezon City’s District 2 were prioritized for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccines in a…
Fully vaccinated senior citizens in Surigao del Norte town get cash aid
BUTUAN CITY—Senior citizens of Claver, Surigao del Norte who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus received financial aid…
Pinoy teachers join international webinar for educational tech upskilling
TO help upskill and equip Filipino educators with the integration of educational technology, the Education Department and Global…
UnionBank primes teachers for digital, higher learning
UNIONBANK of the Philippines aims to train 800,000 public-school teachers all over the country to enhance their digital…
EDUCATORS SPEAK: Rise in anger, tantrums toward teachers, parents
FOR years we bombarded them by saying: “The Internet is a dark place. Nothing good comes out of…
Importance of cultural communities in national unity, development tackled in PHL Consulate General-Frankfurt lecture
FRANKFURT—In celebration of the Cultural Communities Week, the Philippine Consulate General in this German city conducted on July…
PLM welcomes 6K+ freshmen
THE Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) has updated the list of freshmen students eligible for admission for…
In final SONA, youth orgs clamor for solutions to education crisis
WITH less than a year remaining for the current administration, the Take Up Space Movement (TUSM) has called…
SFA, Japan envoy exchange notes for Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1
SECRETARY of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. and Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa on July 27 signed and exchanged…
PHL, UN activate joint program on human rights
THE Philippine government and the United Nations have formally launched the UN Joint Program (UNJP): Technical Cooperation and…
FFCCCII backs govt vax incentives, ramps up inoculation activities
THE Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has expressed its support to the…
France fast-tracks rural banks’ digital evolution
THE Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a Grant…
Webinar to weigh in on EU-Asean collaboration
THE European Union Delegation to the Philippines will be convening the virtual forum: “What the Strategic Partnership Means…
Indian businesswomen foster Filipino-Indian bonds thru food
USHERING in the year-long celebration of friendship between India and the Philippines, nonprofit organization Indian Women in Enterprise…
Get flu vaccine to free hospitals for Covid-19 response–expert
There are a lot of respiratory illnesses out there but one noticeable kind—and has been with mankind for…
WHO lauds DOH efforts to eliminate trans fat
What do pre-packaged goods such as chips, cookies and biscuits, baked goods such as bread and pastries, spreads,…
Generics, pharma firms’ tie-up launches new asthma drug
RHEA Generics, a homegrown pioneer in the marketing and distribution of high quality and affordable health-care products, has…
Two key ingredients needed to strengthen a child’s immunity
Ensuring children get the protection they need to stay healthy in these times is a mom’s top priority.…
EXPLAINER: US, NATO pledge billions to back Afghan forces
ISLAMABAD — The US and NATO have promised to pay $4 billion a year until 2024 to finance…
EXPLAINER: Employers have legal right to mandate COVID shots
Private companies and government agencies can require their employees to get vaccinated as a condition of working there. Individuals retain the right to refuse, but they have no ironclad right to legal protection.
Peru’s new first family leaving behind rural, Andean home
CHUGUR, Peru — The humble two-story, adobe home of the Castillo family, located in one of the poorest…
EXPLAINER: Why Olympic beach volleyball players wear bikinis
The attention on the bikinis intensified in Tokyo after a viral social media post misidentified a team that protested a beach handball dress code as playing beach volleyball. Beach handball, which is not an Olympic sport, requires women to wear bikinis, and the European federation fined the Norwegians for wearing shorts as a protest at a competition 5,500 miles away in Bulgaria.
Advocates pin hopes on Duterte backing smoke-free bills as priority legislation
THE Philippine Smoke Free Movement (PSFM) expressed hope there will be a declaration of support for the immediate…
EXPLAINER: This year’s four new Olympic sports, broken down
The Tokyo Olympics are introducing four new sports — skateboarding, surfing, karate and sport climbing. Each traveled its own unique path to the Games. Here, at a glance, are the tales of how these sports reached Tokyo and what to watch for in each.
EXPLAINER: How team of refugee athletes made it to Olympics
The Refugee Olympic Team was created by the International Olympic Committee for the 2016 Olympics to allow athletes to keep competing even if they have been forced to leave their home countries. It had 10 athletes at the Rio de Janeiro Games and is set to include 29 athletes this time in Tokyo.
DOST-FNRI: Feeding practices for infants, children below standard
MANY Filipino infants and young children between 6 months to 23 months old are not receiving adequate nutrients…
BatStateU KIST Park to accelerate startups with DTI partnership, funding
TEN Philippine startup companies will receive funding from the Global Acceleration Program (GAP) of the Department of Trade…
DOST-TAPI showcases special projects, market-ready technologies in virtual event
THE Department of Science and Technology’s Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) will unveil its soon-to-be completed special…