French infectious disease specialists are warning that the bird flu virus, currently spreading among wild birds, poultry, and some mammals, could cause a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread efficiently between humans. Read more »
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has taken a major step toward accountability with the launch of its new transparency portal, unveiled by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday. Read more »
San Juan City has begun constructing its new P30-million Makabagong San Juan Animal Care Center, marking a major step toward upgrading the city’s animal welfare and veterinary facilities. Read more »
The first regional edition of Terra Madre Asia Pacific opened on Nov. 19 at Bacolod City’s Provincial Capitol Lagoon, bringing together communities from across the Asia-Pacific to highlight and support environmentally conscious and traditional food practices in the Philippines. Read more »
From a small-town dreamer to a brief spotlight, Vivamax artist Gina Lima's life and untimely death alongside her reported ex-boyfriend drew parallels to a modern Romeo and Juliet tragedy. Read more »
Japanese-run restaurants in Manila have faced a sharp decline in business following a series of armed robberies targeting Japanese nationals, prompting temporary closures and new security measures, officials and business owners reported. Read more »
