JUST IN: Pasig health operations center up and running
Pasig City's new health information management systems now up and running.
Jollibee Rome opens near Vatican City
Filipino food chain Jollibee Rome has opened in a spot just minutes away from Vatican City.
Filipino-American History Month honors Pinoy activism
Filipino-American History Month (FAHM) is honoring the activism of Pinoys who comprise one of the largest Asian-American groups in the United States.
Teen sensation Alex Eala seals quarterfinals spot at French Open
The Philippines' teen tennis star Alexandra "Alex" Eala has sealed a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2020 French Open girls' singles in Paris.
Gender-fair language in Philippines’ DOSTv, STARBOOKS hailed
Gender-fair language practices of DOSTv, the official television program of the DOST, and STARBOOKS school resources of the Department of Science and Technology Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII) were hailed for their commitment to the Gender and Development (GAD) agenda and advocacy.
Virginia Guiang-Santoro, Arlene Ruiz awarded Canada’s top immigrants
Filipinos Virginia Guiang-Santoro and Arlene Ruiz are among this year's top 25 Canadian Immigrant awardees presented by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to honor immigrants who have made a positive difference in the country.
OTOP Ambassador Catriona Gray promotes Zamboanga
Filipina beauty queen and humanitarian aid worker Catriona Gray is now in Zamboanga in Western Mindanao to promote micro, small and medium enterprises.
Philippines among Top 10 countries worldwide in telco investments
The Philippines is among the Top 10 countries in the world when it comes to investments in telecommunications, according to the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Rankings of 2020.
Philippines dominates Asia’s Top Islands in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice...
The Philippines' Cebu and Visayas islands were voted the Top Island in Asia, while Palawan and Siargao joined Asia's Top 5 in the World's Best Islands list of the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Readers' Choice Awards 2020.
Philippines scores 4 World Edition nominations at World Travel Awards
The Philippines received four nominations in the World Edition categories of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020.
TEST RESULTS: Virgin Coconut Oil is effective anti-viral agent against COVID-19
The test results are in: Filipino research probing virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a potential antiviral agent against the COVID-19 virus has yielded promising results.
Masungi Georeserve snail species discovered by UP Los Baños scientists
A new land snail subspecies at Masungi Georeserve in Rizal discovered by scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) has been officially published.
Free webinar on Indigenous traditions hosted by Katutubo Exchange Philippines, NCCA
Katutubo Exchange Philippines (KXPH) cultural workers and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) are set to conduct of series of online seminars about Filipino traditions, for free.
UP Diliman-incubated startup helps communities upcycle plastic wastes
Startup company Closing The Loop (Cloop) Technologies, a social enterprise incubated at the University of the Philippines Diliman UPSCALE Innovation Hub, is now helping communities upcycle plastic wastes into materials for high-value products.
Young entrepreneur Raya Buensuceso gives over 70 bikes to female frontliners
Young entrepreneur Raya Buensuceso's bike fundraiser has managed to procure and donate 73 mountain bikes to female frontliners who struggle at work due to the lack of public transportation amid the ongoing pandemic.
GUIDE: New Normal Schooling Handbook for Filipino Children’s Parents
A guide to the new normal schooling for parents of school children in the Philippines has been released by the Department of Education (DepEd).
Dr. Jose Rizal monument now stands in Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Philippines' national hero Dr. Jose Rizal's life-sized bronze monument now stands in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada.
Travel Guide for Tourists Planning to Visit Baguio City
Local tourists planning to visit the Philippines' City of Pines in Baguio which recently reopened to visitors are advised to follow protocols before traveling to the Northern Luzon travel destination.
How foodpanda’s beauty queen endorser Megan Young became a gamer
Model-turned-actress Megan Young made global headlines in 2013 when she became the first Filipina to win the Miss World title in the pageant’s 63-year history.
GCQ area businesses allowed full capacity operations
Philippine businesses located in General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas have been allowed to operate at full capacity.