From Instagrammable lattes to indulgent cheesecakes, matcha has colored the Filipino food scene a dozen shades of green. What started as a niche Japanese tradition has blossomed into a full-blown mainstream obsession embraced by everyone. Read more »
The primary causes of major flooding in Metro Manila have always been attributed to poor garbage management, inadequate infrastructure, and a general lack of discipline, despite Land Subsidence being recognized as one of the hazards that threaten the area since the 1990s. Read more »
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started reviewing thousands of flood control projects nationwide, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to identify unfinished, failed, or questionable initiatives. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a stinging rebuke to corrupt officials and contractors during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, vowing that those behind substandard or ghost flood control projects would soon face charges. Read more »
With typhoons intensifying and the climate crisis worsening, we can’t afford to wait for the next big flood to take action. We already have the technology. We’ve seen it work—in BGC, in Japan, and in other flood-prone cities. Read more »
Japan is set to transfer several decommissioned naval vessels to the Philippines, marking a significant step in bilateral defense cooperation amid rising regional tensions. Read more »
