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Filipinos Eat More Rice Than Ever — But the Country Grows Less, Study Finds
Filipinos are eating more rice than the Philippines can produce. That gap is growing. A new study shows the country faced an 18 percent rice shortfall in 2022. That means the Philippines imported 2.3 million more metric tons of rice than it grew. Local production has barely increased since 2017. Meanwhile, rice consumption keeps rising.…
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The Philippine Bicycle Count Drops Amid Weather and Infastructure Gaps
Despite a decline from last year, the citizen-led initiative highlights a growing culture of active mobility in the Philippines
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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 is the driving force behind the ATIPAN Project. This effort brings telehealth services to remote areas in Western Visayas. Many rural and indigenous communities in…
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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,” a breathtaking and educational attraction. Agila EKsperience takes guests on a virtual flight across the Philippines. Alongside this new attraction, the park has relaunched its…
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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 with a walk of solidarity. Participants walked from Quezon City Memorial Circle to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Head Office. Hundreds joined, including government officials,…
