A team of international physicists, led by Dr. Jayson Cosme of the University of the Philippines, has made […]
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Koro: A New Choral Competition Showcases the Best of Filipino Music
The NCCA launched a new music competition. It’s called “Koro: Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino Chorale Competition.” This exciting event celebrates Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP), or Filipino Music Week, in 2025. The grand finale will be held in August. The last week of July as Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino. Koro aims to showcase Original Pilipino Music (OPM). It highlights the beauty of Filipino choral music. It encourages participation from all ages and sectors.
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Philippine Handloom Weaving Center: A New Dawn for Traditional Textiles in the Age of Fast Fashion
The DOST-PTRI unveiled the Philippine Handloom Weaving Center on July 7th, 2025. This marked a significant step towards revitalizing the nation’s textile industry. The event underscored a crucial mission: to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, ensuring the survival and prosperity of Filipino weavers, and preservation of the Filipino culture. The Philippine Handloom Weaving Center will serve as a national epicenter for innovation, preservation, and progress. It will work in collaboration with 24 regional hubs across the country, aiming to create a nationwide network of support for Filipino weavers.
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Prioritize Pedestrians! Mobility Awards Calls for Safer Philippine Roads
The Mobility Awards is sounding the alarm. Vehicular crash are on the rise. Bike lanes are disappearing. This is unacceptable. The Awards is calling for immediate action to improve road safety and create more inclusive street infrastructure. This is crucial for the 94% of Filipinos who rely on walking, cycling and active mobile device for transportation.
The Mobility Awards will consider the quality of cycling infrastructure, supportive policies, inclusivity, and creative solutions. New categories include a Pedestrian-Friendly City Award and the Padyak Power to the People! The award, which celebrates cyclists who use bikes for their livelihood.
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Shiny Alien Fish Threatens Laguna Lake’s Ecosystem
Ateneo de Manila University biologists recently confirmed the fish’s existence in the lake. The researchers conducted a thorough morphological analysis of a specimen caught in 2024. This isn’t just any fish; it’s the Barbonymus schwanefeldii, also known as the tinfoil barb. Its presence is raising serious concerns among scientists.
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Pedal Power: A Wake-Up Call for the Philippines
A massive community bike ride on July 5th sent a powerful message. The ride, organized by Cycle Savers, protested the MMDA plan to reduce and potentially eliminate the Commonwealth Avenue bicycle lane. Over 150 cyclists joined the ride. Groups like the 350 Pilipinas Bike Squad, Happy Pedal Project, Make It Safer Movement (MISMO), Uwak Cycling Community, and West Crame were represented. Ordinary citizens joined too. Many rode bicycles, e-bikes, or scooters.
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