In this day and age, we take our eyesight for granted. Our unhealthy lifestyle compromises the health of our eyes. In fact, we abuse our eyes by binge-watching shows, doom-scrolling on our gadgets, playing video games for long hours, reading with poor lighting, not getting enough quality sleep, and...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, Aug. 16, accused China of avoiding key questions again over the arrest and detention of Chinese nationals in the country. DND spokesperson Asst. Sec. Arsenio Andolong rejected the Chinese Embassy’s response to Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro...
Rice imports rose by nearly 27 percent year-on-year to more than three million metric tons (MT) in the first seven months, as the country ramped up purchases of foreign supplies to secure adequate stocks ahead of El Niño. The latest Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) data showed that the country’s...
The Philippines needs to rebuild its pool of nuclear-trained workers as it moves closer to developing nuclear power, with many local experts having either retired or taken their skills overseas, according to state-run National Power Corp. (Napocor). Following a recent meeting with the Vienna-based...
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) and Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. Manila Branch signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 29, 2026, to launch a research collaboration on an innovative crop protection technology for the Philippine mango industry....
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary 's only nuclear power plant will shut down for the first time in its history due to record-low water levels on the Danube River, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Friday, adding that the plant may not come back online for several weeks as the river is...
ILOILO CITY – Panay Island is a potential site for a nuclear power plant as the national government is looking for cheaper and reliable energy for the people. “(But) it’s your decision,” said Pangasinan second district Rep. Mark Cojuangco, chairman of the House Special Committee on Nuclear...
Do you find yourself having difficulty concentrating? Are you struggling to find the right words mid conversation? Are you forgetful? Are you having difficulty trying to understand what you are hearing, reading or watching? Is your brain slow in processing information? Do you wake up feeling tired?...
A newly discovered species of helmet orchid found in the mossy forests of Mount Apo has been assessed as critically endangered after researchers documented only 10 mature individuals from a single known site, according to a newly published study. The species, Corybas apoensis, was formally...
Have you ever thought about how the natural environment affects your nutritional status and overall health? The reality is, whether food is readily available on the table or not, we do not usually associate it with environmental factors such as climate change, raising sea levels, and disrupted...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is banking on the creation of a private sector-led export group to help the government harmonize standards for ube (purple yam), helping the local sector capitalize on the commodity’s growing global appeal. DA-Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Director Gerald Glenn...
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) expects the United States (US) government to soon grant its request for expanded market access for fresh pineapple exports, as it works to widen the reach of homegrown commodities. BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban said he is “hopeful” that the US Animal...
