UP National Institutes of Health scientist develops novel coronavirus test kit
University of the Philippines National Institutes of Health (UP NIH) clinician-scientist Raul Destura revealed Tuesday that a test kit for the novel coronavirus (nCoV) has been developed locally and is ready for release next week.
BREAKING NEWS: Alex Eala surges to Top 4 World Juniors Tennis...
Alexandra "Alex" Eala has surged to Top 4 Rank in the World Juniors Tennis Ranking in the newest update from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) posted today, February 4, 2020 (February 3 U.S. time).
SMC hastens work at 24/7 pace to open Skyway Stage 3...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) hastened the work pace on the Skyway Stage 3 into a 24/7 project after fire in a nearby warehouse in Pandacan caused a portion of the road construction to collapse over the weekend.
Coconut oil an effective agent against Novel Coronavirus, according to Ateneo...
Ateneo de Manila University School of Science and Engineering professor Fabian M. Dayrit has released his research on the potential use of coconut oil as a safe antiviral agent against the novel coronavirus.
BREAKING NEWS: Marcelito Pomoy is in the Finals of America’s Got...
The dual voiced-singer champion of Pilipinas Got Talent who sang Andrea Bocelli's “Time to Say Goodbye” was announced today by AGT host Terry Crews as the third act picked by the AGT Superfans to advance into the finals of the talent show.
Kim Molina-Jerald Napoles starrer “Jowable” streams on Netflix this Valentine’s Day
The successful tandem of Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles in "Jowable" is the Valentine treat of Netflix as the film will be available on the famous streaming site by February 14, 2020.
Nueva Ecija’s “Mud People” wins 2020 International Photographic Contest Prize on...
An image of the "Mud People Festival" in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines was declared a Prize Winner in the 2020 International Photographic Contest in Commemoration of Prince Naris Day in Thailand.
Proper hygiene like Hand Washing is your best defense against nCoV...
Proper hygiene like hand washing and boosting your immune system are your best defense against the novel CoronaVirus (nCoV) infection, a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Filipino students’ project wins ASEAN Youth Social Journalism prize
Filipino students Camille Joyce Lisay and Joaquin Victor Tacla have won the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Youth Social Journalism Contest 2019 with their social media campaign, "4Ps for Philippines".
UP Cebu FireCheck hazards maps help Lapu Lapu City firemen
The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu developed a FireCheck hazard mapping that will now help Lapu Lapu City firemen prevent uncontrolled widespread of fires especially in high-density communities.
UP, La Salle top PHL best quality online content on Webometrics...
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila have topped the newest Webometrics world ranking for the best quality online content, web presence, and impact among educational institutions in the Philippines.
Julie Anne San Jose, Catriona Gray, named new arts ambassadors, KZ...
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and pop singer Julie Ann San Jose were named new ambassadors for the country's culture and arts while songstress KZ Tandingan renewed her commitment to continue helping the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) with its mission to promote Philippine heritage.
Malunggay properties boost immune system to help fight coronaviruses
The humble Malunggay of the Philippines, known elsewhere as moringa, is proving to be a powerhouse of nutrients that can boost your immune system against viruses, possibly even from the dreaded novel corona virus.
More jobs for Senior Citizens and PWDs in Manila branches of...
There will be more jobs available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the city of Manila in the restaurants of KFC and Tokyo Tokyo and Puregold supermarket.
SM Group continues relief efforts for Taal evacuees
The SM Group has mobilized its businesses to organize relief and recovery efforts for Taal evacuees following the volcanic eruption in mid-January.
Explore Manila’s majestic Intramuros Walled City via night tour
The famous Walled City of Intramuros in Manila is a popular tourist destination— in fact, 2.12 million tourists flocked there in the first semester of 2019 alone.
Manila’s wrapper redemption project trades garbage for milk
Manila residents can now trade their plastic garbage for milk after the city government signed an agreement with Alaska Milk Corporation for the first ever collaborative Wrapper Redemption Project.
Batangueño Joemari Manguiat bags 1st prize in ASEAN Identity Logo Design...
Batangueño Joemari Manguiat brought honor to the Philippines after winning the 2020 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Identity Logo Design Competition.
Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio wins, defends ONE Strawweight World Championship belt
Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, of the Baguio-based champions' gym of Team Lakay, won the ONE Strawweight World Championship title on Friday night in his second successful defense of the title.
University of the Philippines opens portal on Taal Volcano data, 1st...
The University of the Philippines (UP) has allowed open access to its Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) portal on the Taal Volcano to help hasten rehabilitation efforts, marking the first time an Asian country has practiced such open data policy.