The Philippines is expected to post a current account deficit of nearly $20 billion annually through 2027, as elevated oil and commodity prices continue to drive up import costs, according to updated projections from the BSP. Read more »
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake along the Manila Trench could generate a tsunami with waves reaching up to 5.5 meters, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Tuesday, October 13. Read more »
German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has suspended new cargo bookings to Manila, Batangas, and Subic Bay until December 31, 2026, citing persistent port congestion and limited capacity for storing and returning empty containers. Read more »
Long before telescopes could explain an eclipse, people across the Philippines believed a terrifying creature was devouring the moon. In the Visayas, that creature was known as the bakunawa, a giant serpent said to rise from the depths and swallow the glowing orb whole. Read more »
mWell and the UAAP are promoting mental wellness through wellbeing check-ins, free self-guided modules, and professional consultations for students and athletes. Read more »
Discover the history of the Chinese Battalion, the Chinese Filipino soldiers who fought during World War II and contributed to the Philippines' defense against Japanese invasion. Read more »
