Bulbophyllum placochilum J.J. Verm., a rare orchid species once believed to be extinct and previously known only from Borneo, has now been confirmed to occur in the Philippines, marking a significant expansion of its known geographic range. In a recently published study, researchers documented...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize West Philippine Sea education in the basic education curriculum to counter the spread of disinformation regarding the country’s territorial rights and maritime domain. In filing Senate Bill No. 1424, or the proposed...
Four weather systems are currently affecting the country, bringing widespread rains to many parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, December 17. Weather specialist Loriedin De la Cruz-Galicia...
The growth of e-commerce in the Philippines has reshaped the transport and logistics sector. As online retail expands, demand for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and skilled drivers continues to rise. Logistic fleets now face tighter turnaround times and heavier delivery volumes, underscoring the...
More Grade 5 learners in the Philippines are reaching higher proficiency levels in mathematics and reading, and schools are becoming safer environments, according to the latest Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) 2024 results released by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) on Tuesday, December 16, welcomed the historic livestreaming of the bicameral budget deliberations, saying the move marks a significant step toward greater transparency and public participation in the national budget process. In a...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, December 16, called on the public to continue donating blood during the holiday season, warning that the annual “lean months” often lead to fewer donors even as hospitals maintain a steady demand for blood for emergencies and medical treatments. In a...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, December 16, that at least three weather systems will continue to affect large parts of the country this week, bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and possible flooding or landslides in...
I tend to agree with the Andy Williams song: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” While other people may not have nice things to say about the Christmas season, the point is that it is, indeed, the best time of the year. Top of mind among the things that make this season special is the...
After a successful coastal cleanup in Calatagan earlier this year, Brother International Philippines Corporation once again reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by participating in a Mangrove Tree Planting activity led by its affiliate company, Brother Industries (Philippines), Inc. Held on...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is reinforcing the Philippines’ reputation as a long-term “home-for-life” for retirees after the country was recognized as Asia’s Best Retirement Destination at the 11th TripZilla Excellence Awards. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognition...
Maharlika Investment Corp.’s (MIC) ₱19.7-billion acquisition play for a 20 percent stake in Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP), the holding gateway to transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), failed to close on the original schedule. This failure...
