Despite a decline from last year, the citizen-led initiative highlights a growing culture of active mobility in the Philippines
Asia’s Most Expensive City for Singles in 2025
Singapore is the most expensive Asian city for singles, a new report reveals. The cost of solo living there now exceeds average monthly incomes by about $200. This puts financial strain on single residents, especially young professionals and expats. The findings come from a November 2025 study by a Singapore-based moneylender. The research analyzed living costs across several Asian countries. It focused on single-person households. Key expenses included housing, utilities, transportation, and entertainment. Safety and quality of life were also…
Iloilo City Grabs the Katipunan Award at 2025 Mobility Awards
Iloilo City has made history. It is the first recipient of the prestigious Katipunan Award. This recognition was given at the 2025 Mobility Awards ceremony. This landmark achievement celebrated champions of active mobility across the Philippines. It was alongside Quezon City's designation as the Most Bike-Friendly City of the year. It highlighted significant strides in creating more sustainable, accessible, and people-centered urban environments. Representatives of the Iloilo City received the Katipunan Awards. Photo: George Buid, 2025. This year marks the…
Paper Giants Is A Celebration and Resistance
The emcee announced a segment of the festival, a stop dance for the higantes. More than fifty effigies made from papier-mâché gathered at the front of Angono Plaza. They played stop dance as a homage to a childhood game. The humor came from the emcees calling out the ousted giants. They named prominent figures like “Jose Rizal” and “Tiamzon” and even business-owned higantes. The emcee shouted, “SM Savemore, tanggal ka na!” as 10-foot-tall giants waddled with their hands on their…
Lighting the Path to Peace and Pinoy Festivity
The Embassy of Israel held an early celebration of Hanukkah. This year there are more…
A Holiday Away From Home at Savoy Hotel Manila
The holiday season is glowing at Savoy Hotel Manila. The hotel welcomes guests from across…
Alice Leaps to Life in Ballet Philippines’ Dreamy Wonderland
Ballet Philippines casts a festive spell this holiday season. The company launches its spectacular new…
UP Alumnus Brings Digital Health to Remote PH Communities
Dr. Romulo De Castro, a University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD) alumnus, is leading a groundbreaking digital health initiative. This project focuses on marginalized communities in the Philippines. He […]
EK Marks 30 Years with New Sights and Thrills
Enchanted Kingdom is celebrating 30 years of magic. The park is welcoming the Christmas season with exciting new offerings for the whole family. The world-class theme park recently unveiled “SariBuhay,” […]
Philippines Observes National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
The Philippines marked the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims on 16 November 2025. It commemorates Survivors and Their Families under Republic Act 11468. The solemn event began […]
Sardines and Smiles Fill Baliwag in Mega Malasakit Kitchen Program
Baliwag, Bulacan buzzed with community spirit on 13 November 2025. Over 2,000 residents gathered at the Star Arena gymnasium. They shared a warm meal cooked with Mega Prime Foods’ sardines […]
Libraries “Lace Up” for Cultural Unity in Nationwide Celebration
Manila’s historic Metropolitan Theater buzzed with energy on Wednesday. The National Library of the Philippines (NLP) collaborated with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Together, they launched […]
ICSC Drives Climate Progress at Amazon-Hosted COP30
The crucial “Implementation COP” is underway deep in the Amazon rainforest. The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) runs until November 21, 2025. It brings together nearly 200 nations. Leaders […]
UP Mathematician Unlocks Quantum Complexity with New Mathematical Framework
A University of the Philippines Diliman mathematician has developed a groundbreaking framework to describe complex quantum operators. Dr. Arvin Lamando, from the Institute of Mathematics, collaborated with Dr. Henry McNulty […]