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Lapulapu meets Catriona in Paper Dolls crafted for Philippines’ Quincentennial celebrations
Filipino hero Lapulapu and key characters of the Philippines' celebrations in 2021 are joined by Miss Universe Catriona Gray in the Filipino Paper Dolls craft series released by the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC).
JUST IN: Philippines’ earthquake-prone areas, natural hazards mapped in new Phivolcs web tool
The Philippines' earthquake-prone areas and natural hazards have been mapped in the new Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) web-based tool, GeoMapperPH, launched Thursday.
Philippines develops coconut nectar into disinfectant alcohol sanitizer gel
Distilled coconut nectar from the Philippines has been successfully developed into a 70% ethyl alcohol solution used for ALCOCO disinfectant products that are being released in the market on Wednesday.
Philippines’ 1st digital science library DOST-STARBOOKS releases mobile app
The Philippines' first digital science library, the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly-Operated KioskS or STARBOOKS of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-STARBOOKS), has released a mobile application that can be used in the new mode of learning amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Aboitiz Group donates weather technology assets to boost Philippines’ disaster resilience
The Aboitiz Group is turning over 217 Automated Weather Stations (AWS) sites and over 250 weather technology assets to various government and non-government groups to boost the country's disaster resilience program.
Netflix movie “The Old Guard” showcases Filipino martial arts Kali Arnis
The Filipino martial art of Kali is being showcased in Netflix's newest film titled "Old Guard" top-billed by Hollywood actress Charlize Theron (Mad Max, 2015; Snow White and the Huntsman, 2012).
World’s 1st airport PCR testing lab for COVID-19 starts operations in Mactan-Cebu, Philippines
The world's first airport with PCR testing and molecular laboratory for COVID-19 has started operations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in the Philippines.
Philippines’ first COVID response bonds launched by BPI
The Philippines' first COVID response bonds have been launched by the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).
Covid-19 frontline workers honored in new Philippine stamps
Covid-19 frontline workers are being honored in new Philippine stamps issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).
Overseas Filipinos get more remittance options with BPI, PERA HUB partnership
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with leading cash and payment-related transaction center PERA HUB to provide remitters abroad more options to send money to loved ones in the Philippines.
Palawan, Philippines voted 2020’s World’s Best Island
The Island of Palawan has once again been named as 2020's "Best Island in the World" by the prestigious Travel+Leisure magazine of New York.
Philippines’ COVID 19 Test Kit Version 2 receives FDA certification
The first Philippine-made test kit for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been upgraded to a 2nd version and has already passed confirmatory tests of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) laboratories.
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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...
