A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Manila have developed an innovative gout medication made from pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida), also known as ulasimang bato. Read more »
The first flag has been erected by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to mark the four-kilometer perimeter of Mt. Kanlaon’s permanent danger zone (PDZ) on Negros Island. Read more »
Philippine Army personnel and reservists demonstrated their marksmanship at the 2024 International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Australasia Handgun/PCC Championship, winning 41 gold medals across many disciplines. Read more »
Carlo J. Caparas, a seasoned filmmaker and comic strip writer best recognized for giving life to enduring Filipino superheroes and comic book characters, passed away, his family revealed on May 25. He was 80 years old. Read more »
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri resigned as Senate president on Monday, May 20, passing the role to Senator Francis Escudero. Zubiri cited his commitment to the Senate's independence and his refusal to comply with instructions as reasons for stepping down. Read more »
