Negros Island’s new butterfly species discovered by Silliman University’s Jade Aster...

A new butterfly species on Negros Island has been discovered by Filipino biologist Jade Aster Badon of Silliman University in Dumaguete.

Philippine products, MSMEs get market boost from DOST’s OneSTore Ph

Philippine products from Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are getting a marketing boost from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) OneSTore Ph platform.

This couple got married at McDonald’s amid Covid-19 lockdown

Love knows no pandemic! A couple has pushed through with their wedding ceremony at their favorite dating spot in McDonald's despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

University of the Philippines vies for Times Higher Education Asia Awards...

The University of the Philippines (UP) has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) Asian Awards 2020.

Jose Rizal Museums celebrate Filipino hero’s 159th birth anniversary online

The Museo ni Jose Rizal of Calamba in Laguna, Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte, and Fort Santiago inside the historical Walled City of Intramuros in Manila are commemorating the Philippine hero's 159th birth anniversary on June 19, 2020, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Jose Rizal’s “lampara” lights challenge for Filipino youth to follow hero’s...

Jose Rizal's "lampara" was shining tonight on the eve of the hero's 159th birth anniversary as a tribute to the son of Laguna's shining example as a heroic Filipino youth whose legacy includes various art forms.

The CompanY, WWF Philippines raise funds for drinking water of Masbate,...

The CompanY and World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF Philippines) staged an online concert that successfully raised funds for rain-collecting water tanks to be donated to communities without water systems in Masbate and Sorsogon.

Pasig City completes regularization of long-term contractual employees amid pandemic

One hundred contractual employees in Pasig City, Metro Manila, have been regularized by Mayor Vico Sotto amid the pandemic that caused the loss of jobs for many Filipinos.

Filipino longganisa, tocino offered as health food option in California market

Filipino breakfast meats longganisa and tocino are now being offered as a healthy food option in California's market.

8-foot flower spotted in Rizals’ Masungi Georeserve

An 8-foot-7-inch flower has been spotted by park rangers at the Masungi Georeserve in Baras town of Rizal province.

DOST Philippines initiates moves to develop own vaccines

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has initiated talks with the local pharmaceutical industry as part of efforts to develop the country's own vaccines.

Ayala Brothers visit BPI Ayala North Exchange branch as more employees...

The Ayala Brothers visited the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Ayala North Exchange branch to encourage employees who are reporting for work amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Philippines’ resilience amid pandemic secures A- credit rating from Japan

The Philippines has secured A- credit rating from Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR Agency), an upgrade from the previous BBB+ after citing the country’s resilience.

Oyayi, Papa Jorge’s Bedtime Radio Confessions get nods from Annecy Online...

Oyayi and Papa Jorge's Bedtime Radio Confessions, two animated features from Filipino creators, are being presented at this year’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival conducted online amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Philippine film productions resume under new health safety protocols

Philippine film productions can resume following new health and safety protocols jointly issued by the Department of Health (DOH), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

UAAP to crown Season 82 general champion in online ceremony

The University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is formally closing Season 82 with an online ceremony that will crown the general champion, anticipated to be the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers.

Filipino-led research team discover new helmet orchid species in Palawan

A Filipino-led research team's discovery of a new species of helmet orchid in the mountains of Palawan island in the Philippines has been published on Phytotaxa journal of Auckland, New Zealand.

New sporty Wigo stars in 1st Toyota Philippines digital launch

A new sportier-looking edition of the Wigo, the country's best-selling low-cost car, starred in the first digital launch of Toyota Motor Philippines that offered the new car choice for young Filipinos.

Manila Doctors Hospital, DOST to test Melatonin sleep-aid treatment for COVID-19

Manila Doctors Hospital and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are conducting the world's first test using Melatonin sleep-aid supplements as a treatment for COVID-19.

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo hosts kindness-driven docudrama

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, the Queen of Philippine Soap Opera, has begun her new role as host for the local docudrama “Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan?”, a show about stories of kindness and gratitude.