Filipinos challenged to proclaim heroism as Spanish warship arrives to mark Magellan’s voyage
Pinoys are being challenged to proclaim their heroism and carry their Filipino pride before a Spanish warship arrives in the Philippines to mark 500 years since Ferdinand Magellan's world expedition landed on the islands in 1521.
FREE magazine on media literacy helps Filipino youth avoid misinformation
A new magazine distributed for free published by Google and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is aiming to help Filipino youth avoid misinformation through media literacy education.
Filipino journalist Kara David shares free journalism, TV scriptwriting tutorials
Multi-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist and University of the Philippines teacher Kara David is sharing free video tutorials for students and teachers of journalism and TV scriptwriting.
Liter of Light builds giant Quincentennial Commemorations solar logo
Liter of Light, a Filipino-born global grassroots solar lighting movement, will build the largest 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines logo using solar lamps to mark the 100-day countdown to the 500th anniversary of the Victory in Mactan on January 17, 2021.
Philippine flag permanently flies over Lapu-Lapu City’s Liberty Shrine
The Philippines' National Flag will be flying 24/7 over Liberty Shrine at Barangay Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, after the site was designated for its permanent display effective January 17, 2021, the date marking the 100-day countdown to the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan.
12 Philippine wildlife species saved from extinction in 2020
Twelve Philippine wildlife species have been saved from extinction as over 200 sites across the country were designated protected areas in 2020.
Quiapo’s waste-less Feast of the Black Nazarene praised by ecology group
Quiapo Church's waste-less Feast of the Black Nazarene celebration has been praised by Philippine eco group, EcoWaste Coalition.
Skyway, SMC tollways go 100% cashless with Autosweep RFID in January
Skyway and other tollways in Luzon operated by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Infrastructure in the Philippines are all set to go 100% cashless on January 11, 2021, with the completion of the shift to Autosweep RFID.
Philippines marks January as Zero Waste Month
Philippine environment groups belonging to the Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) movement have launched their activities for the opening of the celebration of the National Zero Waste Month.
LOOK: Philippines’ 1st double-decker elevated highway links Southern to Northern Luzon
Have you seen the Philippines' first double-decker elevated highway? If you have not been out on the road because of the coronavirus pandemic, you can check out the new Skyway 3 video on YouTube.
MakatiMed receives 2 international awards for COVID-19 best practices
The Philippines' Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has received the Excellence Award for Patient Safety from the 2020 Asian Hospital Management Awards (AHMA) and Special Recognition for the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Beyond the Call of Duty for COVID-19 program.
UP scientist Perry Ong honored with name of new flowering plant in Mindanao
University of the Philippines Diliman scientist Dr. Perry S. Ong has been honored with the name of a new flowering plant species found in Mindanao.