The Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-GaPi), one of the Philippines’ most dynamic performing arts groups, is set to bring the energy, rhythm, and soul of Filipino culture to North Africa for the very first time. Read more »
The Philippines has joined the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion, making it the first nation in the Asia-Pacific area to do so. Read more »
Despite not winning the Miss Universe crown, Chelsea Manalo made her mark at the 2024 Miss Universe pageant, held in Mexico, by being named Miss Universe Asia 2024. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the first case of Mpox, often known as monkeypox, in the Philippines after the disease was declared a global public health emergency. Read more »
With the situation getting worse, the World Health Organization issued a global public health emergency declaration over the Mpox or monkeypox spike in Africa. Read more »
Nearly 2,000 children die daily from health issues linked to air pollution, highlighting a critical global health crisis. According to a recent report by the US-based Health Effects Institute, air pollution was the second leading risk factor for early death in 2021. Read more »
