Scientists have found an incredible plant in the Philippines' vast and varied ecosystems that has the ability to absorb metals from the soil. Dubbed the Rinorea niccolifera, the plant has the ability to purify contaminated areas and help reduce pollutants. Read more »
In a significant milestone for public transportation, Japan-based Zenmov Inc. has introduced the Philippines’ first publicly accessible self-driving bus service in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. Read more »
Over 10,000 candidates took this year's bar exam, according to Associate Justice Mario Lopez, Chair of the 2024 Bar. According to Lopez, there are 5,234 new candidates, 4,060 repeat examinees, and 1,189 refreshers among the examinees this year. Read more »
An astounding seven-year metamorphosis was revealed in a before-and-after comparison of a Zambales mountain shared on Facebook by Raf Dionisio, a social and environmental entrepreneur and co-founder of MAD Travel. Read more »
According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), 5.36 million tourists visited Western Visayas in 2023, bringing in PHP70 billion. Just 550,000 of the total arrivals were from outside the country; the remaining visitors were residents who supported the local economy. Read more »
Heroism often appears in forms that transcend dramatic feats and grand gestures. In the Philippines, alongside well-known national heroes, there are lesser-known figures whose profound contributions have shaped the nation’s history. Read more »
