San Juan City is turning to advanced technology to address its persistent flooding problem, with Mayor Francis Zamora announcing plans to utilize Project NOAH for mapping the city’s blocked waterways and drainage systems. Read more »
Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories. Read more »
The Philippines remains one of the slowest to recover in intra-Asean tourism, trailing most Southeast Asian neighbors despite a broader regional rebound. Read more »
Pangasinan is now home to the country’s first Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation (ASIN) Center, launched on February 16 to help address the nation’s salt shortage and strengthen local production. Read more »
The number of adult Filipinos who say they are “very happy” with their love life has hit a record low, according to the latest Social Weather Survey (SWS). Read more »
Mapúa University’s first battery-electric vehicle prototype, the Aguila Neo Electric, successfully passed the technical and safety inspection at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2026, held at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar from January 21 to 25. Read more »
