The Philippines is preparing to showcase its young athletic talent with a 136-member delegation bound for the 3rd Asian Youth Games, set for October 22 to 31 in Manama, Bahrain. Read more »
Public health advocates are urging the Philippines to reconsider its reliance on the “quit or die” mindset in tobacco control, stressing that millions of smokers remain at risk as global quit rates remain low. Read more »
Sixteen of the country’s top collegiate volleyball squads are gearing up for action in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup, which opens on September 20 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Read more »
A new study from Kyoto University and the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that wearing rose-scented oil every day for a month actually increased certain parts of the brain. Read more »
With the passing of Mike de Leon (1947–2025), Philippine cinema lost one of its boldest and most uncompromising voices. Known for his fearless storytelling, technical mastery, and unflinching critique of power and society, de Leon was more than a filmmaker—he was a cultural conscience. His films blurred the line between art and protest, blending haunting imagery with social urgency. Read more »
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 officially opens on September 19, with host school University of Santo Tomas (UST) leading the celebrations at its Grandstand and Open Field. Read more »
