A cutting-edge flood forecasting system developed by the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UPRI) can now predict flooding events up to 24 hours in advance, offering a crucial tool for disaster preparedness in the Philippines. Read more »
A nationwide push to grow five million indigenous trees over the next four years is now underway, aiming to restore forest cover in six critical areas across the country. Read more »
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) justifies the fare increase, citing the need for funding the Cavite rail extension and maintaining LRT-1’s operations. Read more »
This March, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially added gigil to its growing list of Philippine English words. Read more »
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is urging the country to improve its earthquake preparedness, especially for a magnitude 7.2 or stronger quake. Read more »
Aldrin Sojourner “Soj” Gamayon, a 22-year-old Communications Technology Management student at Ateneo De Manila University, made history as the first Filipino to win the Red Bull Basement 2024 World Final in Tokyo, Japan. Read more »
