The Philippines’ frontier to space advances at a remarkable pace as the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) intensifies its campaign to build a strong, robust, and vibrant domestic space ecosystem. Once seen as a distant dream just six years ago, this vision has grown into a national movement that rallies both local talent and Filipinos abroad. […]
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Saan? Duon: This Filipino App Works Like Waze for Mall Shoppers
Ever felt lost inside a giant mall? A Filipino-made app is changing the game. Duon Wayfinding, founded by Gab Angeles, helps mallgoers navigate their way through complex layouts using real-time, GPS-like indoor mapping—making errands, shopping, and leisure time more efficient. Discover how shopping in the Philippines is drawing more global attention from retailers and tourists […]
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Did Your School Make It? 80+ Philippine Universities Ranked Among World’s Most Innovative in WURI 2025
More than 80 universities and colleges from the Philippines landed in the prestigious WURI 2025 Global Top 400 Innovative Universities ranking released by the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI). The global ranking evaluates how universities solve real-world challenges through innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. In the 2025 edition, Urdaneta City University emerged as the […]
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Can This Filipino-Made App Finally Solve Train Arrival Woes for Metro Manila Commuters?
Metro Manila commuters now have a Filipino-developed solution to train delays with Rush PH, a web app that estimates LRT and MRT arrival times through crowdsourced reports. Read how the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project is bringing faster train access closer to more Filipinos. Rush PH was developed by Filipino software engineer Joshua Bumanlag, a Magna […]
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Philippines Sets New Guinness World Record for Largest Solar Lamp Display
The Philippines has earned a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered lamps, thanks to the global grassroots movement Liter of Light. Publicly revealed on July 2, 2025, at the Liwasang Rizal in Manila, the milestone marks the first world record of its kind in the country. This record at Rizal Park […]
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Could a UP-Developed VR Game Help Patients Heal Through Play?
A multidisciplinary team from the University of the Philippines is developing a virtual reality (VR) game that turns therapy into play for patients with cerebral palsy and dementia. The system, known as the Immersive Gamification Technology System (ImGTS), combines physical and cognitive tasks in a safe, virtual environment to support mobility, memory, and overall quality […]
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Filipinos Can Use UP’s Flood Forecasting Tool to Stay Safe This Rainy Season
As heavy rains begin to soak the country this June, Filipinos now have a powerful ally in flood preparedness: the University of the Philippines Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (UP NOAH), a system developed by UP scientists to help communities anticipate and respond to flood risks. Stay Safe from Environmental Hazards: How to Use NOAH […]
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Ayala Group Wins 6 Gold Stevie Awards for Innovation Benefiting Filipinos
The Ayala Group brought home six Gold Stevie Awards for its purpose-driven innovations that create meaningful impact for Filipinos. The wins highlight programs that improve access to capital, promote financial inclusion, support social welfare, and boost sustainability. “We are grateful to the Stevie Awards for recognizing what we do. Every encounter with our customers is […]
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DOST-PAGASA Offers iHeatMap to Help Filipinos Track Real-Time Heat Index Nationwide
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) is offering the public its iHeatMap, an online monitoring tool that gives Filipinos real-time access to nationwide heat index data. Learn practical ways to protect yourself from extreme heat by checking out these essential tips to avoid heatstroke during summer heatwaves. The […]
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Mapúa University Launches PH’s First Energy Engineering Program to Train Climate Solutionaries
Mapúa University has taken a major step toward addressing the global climate crisis by launching the Philippines’ first-ever undergraduate program in Energy Engineering. Get inspired by how Mapúa continues to nurture sustainability champions like Carvey Maigue, winner of the first James Dyson Award for Sustainability. This new three-term program equips students with the knowledge and […]
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DOST Launches KNIF2E Laboratory to Advance Functional Food Research in Western Visayas
The Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched the Kasanggang Niche Centers in the Region (NICER) in Functional Food Excellence (KNIF2E) Laboratory, a state-of-the-art research facility focused on functional food research and development (R&D) in Western Visayas. Located at the University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo City, the KNIF2E Laboratory highlights DOST’s […]
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University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao Ensures Education Continuity with CYPHER Learning
The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), a private Catholic institution in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, proved its resilience during the pandemic by seamlessly transitioning to remote learning through CYPHER Learning®. This platform enabled the university to ensure uninterrupted education, providing flexibility, accessibility, and efficiency to both students and teachers. DISCOVER how another top institution is […]
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