The Philippines is set to strengthen its energy research capabilities with the opening of the country’s first dedicated laboratory for oil and gas exploration in Palawan. Read more »
Lawmakers are pushing for a Senate inquiry to examine whether the country’s Anti-Hazing Act is being properly enforced, following a series of tragic incidents that continue to raise alarm across the nation. Read more »
Heritage advocate John Sherwin Felix faces a cyberlibel complaint after questioning historical claims in a government-funded culinary heritage book, raising concerns about academic freedom and historical debate in the Philippines. Read more »
After closing its longtime stall at University of the Philippines Diliman, the well-known street food spot Mang Larry’s Isawan has reopened at a new location in Quezon City. Read more »
The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), the Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund, is under scrutiny as questions rise over how government money is being invested and whether it is delivering benefits to the Filipino people. Read more »
Cristian Lucanas, 31, a researcher at the University of the Philippines, has earned the nickname “Ipis Lord,” using the Filipino word for cockroach, for his work studying the insects. Read more »
