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Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere to Get Arabic Translation
A partnership to translate Dr. José Rizal’s iconic 1887 novel Noli Me Tangere into Arabic has launched. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), and Philippine Embassy in Baghdad signed a…
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Ancient Boulders Reveal Philippines’ History of Giant Waves
Massive boulders, some as heavy as a truck, scattered across a rocky coastal area in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, have unlocked secrets of powerful waves that shaped the coastline centuries ago. A team of researchers from the University of the Philippines…
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Art for Sovereignty: WPS Mural Festival Launched
The WPS Mural Festival 2026 officially launched on 10 February 2026 at Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig City. Organized by the We Protect our Seas (WPS) Foundation, the national art event collaborates with artists, cultural institutions, government agencies, and civil…
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A Mission To Save Tnalak Fabrics
Joseph Aloysius Montelibano comes back on a journey to save a Filipino heritage. When he stumbled upon the Tnalak fabric and everything flashed back. It brought him back to the past and a path to the future. A path to…
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Art FriDates Lights Up National Arts Month
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has rolled out a new program for National Arts Month 2026. The series is called Art FriDates. It will run every Friday in February. All events will be held at the Likhang…
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Travel Tour Expo 2026 Opens at SMX
The 33rd PTAA Travel Tour Expo opened today at the SMX Convention Center. The three‑day event runs from February 6 to 8, 2026. It is the Philippines’ largest travel exhibition. More than a thousand visitors filled the hall on opening day. They came…
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Radiation and Seaweed: A New Path to Fighting Bacteria
A team of researchers from the University of the Philippines‑Diliman College of Science has created a new way to make silver nanoparticles. The method uses gamma radiation and a seaweed‑derived polymer called ι‑carrageenan. It avoids the harsh chemicals that are…
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Tourism Secretary Defends Photo Appearances as Part of Work
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco told a Senate committee that the many photos of her in public places are work‑related. She said the images show her doing official duties, not seeking personal fame. The comments came after Sen. Raffy Tulfo questioned the Secretary during…
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