Filipina-American rapper and spoken word artist Ruby Ibarra delivered a groundbreaking performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, spotlighting Filipino stories, languages, and musical talent in a rare all-Filipino lineup. Read more »
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that mental health emergency response will soon be integrated into the national 911 hotline. Read more »
A teacher in Las Piñas was brutally stabbed 37 times by her ex-husband in front of her students and colleagues, serving as a call for action against the growing issue of domestic violence in the Philippines. Read more »
For generations, millions of Filipinos have been tormented by the idea of Pinoy monsters. Every creature, from the lighthearted dwende to the crafty aswang, has distinct qualities and backstories. Read more »
According to a recent study made by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the world's oceans are on the verge of becoming too acidic to support marine life or aid in climate stabilization. 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 »
