Scientists have found an incredible plant in the Philippines' vast and varied ecosystems that has the ability to absorb metals from the soil. Dubbed the Rinorea niccolifera, the plant has the ability to purify contaminated areas and help reduce pollutants. Read more »
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) plans to build a coconut seed farm in each province in Central Visayas to increase the amount of coconuts produced for export. Read more »
No one would have expected Nieves Fernandez, who worked as a teacher in Tacloban, to be a cunning lone assassin in World War II. However, the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941 completely changed her life, and she went from being a once nurturing school teacher to a renowned assassin. Read more »
The Philippines is a frequent battleground for typhoons, enduring over 20 storms each year. Amid this natural chaos, typhoon-resistant trees emerge as vital allies in our fight against storm damage. Read more »
Over 10,000 candidates took this year's bar exam, according to Associate Justice Mario Lopez, Chair of the 2024 Bar. According to Lopez, there are 5,234 new candidates, 4,060 repeat examinees, and 1,189 refreshers among the examinees this year. Read more »
Because of the continuous strong demand for air travel to the province, Philippine Airlines is expanding its route network to include Borongan City in Eastern Samar from Cebu City. Read more »
