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DBP and NKTI Relaunch Vital Cancer Treatment for Filipinos
The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in Quezon City reopened its Radiation Oncology Section. This restores public access to a high-quality and life-saving cancer treatment. The service remains dormant due to the challenges of COVID-19. The revival of the Radiation Oncology Project (ROP) is a significant step. It will move the Philippines forward in the fight to reduce cancer deaths.The Development Bank of the Philippines' partnership with NKTI made this renewed effort possible. A strategic partnership under the government’s…
Inflation Slows in 2025 as Prices Stabilize
The Philippines saw lower inflation in 2025 compared to the previous year. The annual average inflation rate dropped to 1.7 percent. This is down from 3.2 percent in 2024. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported the data. It shows a steady cooling of overall price levels. In December 2025, inflation rose to 1.8 percent. This is slightly higher than November’s 1.5 percent. But it is much lower than December 2024’s 2.9 percent. The drop reflects weaker price pressures across many…
NCCA Unveils 2026 Calendar to Celebrate 100 Years of Art Deco in the Philippines
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is marking a major cultural milestone. It has launched its 2026 calendar, honoring 100 years of Art Deco in the Philippines. This special edition celebrates the lasting influence of Art Deco architecture across the country. It also joins the global tribute to this iconic design movement. Art Deco shaped cityscapes worldwide in the early 20th century. The Philippines was no exception. The style became a symbol of progress and modern life…
UP Women’s Softball Team Gets A Boost from Mama Sita’s and Kosmas Athletic
The University of the Philippines Women’s Varsity Softball Team recently received a major boost. This…
Simplifying Tax Exemptions for Affordable Housing
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued a new Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO). This…
A New Species of Box Jellyfish Can Help Save Lives
A new box jellyfish species wants to be discovered. A team of Filipino marine researchers…
The Red Sea of Devotees
The glass casket, once a shield, now seemed a fragile and frosted barrier against the tide of faith. The air crackled with anticipation, a million whispers blending into a thrumming […]
Spotting The Red
On the first week of the year, I spotted a lot of red. Red was the holiday color from Christmas to New Year’s Eve and a lucky color for the superstitious Asians. This color does bring joy, carries fortune, and is an eye-catcher.
Dress up in Flour Sacks
Fashion designer vision to make flour sacks to kimono style clothing A coffee conversation with the talented fashion designer, Hazel Roldan. Flour sacks sewed as clothing is nothing new but […]
Giant Lanterns parade in sparkles
The lanterns are dazzling storytellers, their incandescent canvas pulsing with messages that resonated with the Filipino soul.
Aklan Piña: From Humble Leaf to UNESCO Treasure
Imagine the delicate touch of skilled artisans extracting fibers from pineapple (piña) leaves turned into living history.