Researchers Floyd Rey Plando, Myris Supnad, and Joel Maquiling, from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and National University-Mall of Asia Campus (NU-MOA), investigated the possibility of using this pyroclastic material in buildings rather than discarding it as garbage. Read more »
The tale of Yolanda survivor Gary Dabansol, who transformed his sorrow into hope by establishing a mangrove forest to shield his village in Matalom, Leyte from future storms, is one of the several tales of bravery and tenacity that have come out of this disaster. 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 »
According to Maria Rosario Vergeire, undersecretary of the Department of Health, the country needs more medical professionals with the training necessary to identify and treat cancer patients. Read more »
The Manila Cancer Center (MCC) will begin construction in June, according to the nation's capital city. The MCC will be built at the Ospital ng Maynila (OM) and will bear the name of the late Governor Benjamin "Kokoy" Romualdez, according to Representative Irwin Tieng of Manila 5th District. Read more »
Born on February 29, 2008, Kabang's story begins with a fortuitous discovery by Rudy Bunggal at the Zamboanga City Government dumpster. The name "Kabang," meaning "multi-color" in Cebuano, perfectly captures the black, yellow, and white patterns adorning her fur. Read more »
