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  • Philippines’ Largest Travel Tour Expo This 2026

    Philippines’ Largest Travel Tour Expo This 2026

    The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) has announced the return of the Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2026, set to break records as the countryโ€™s largest travel event. Scheduled from February 6 to 8, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, TTE 2026 will feature over 800 exhibitorsโ€”surpassing the 2025 editionโ€™s already robust lineup.…

  • Chemistry in Action: UP Expert Links Science to Global Peace Efforts

    Chemistry in Action: UP Expert Links Science to Global Peace Efforts

    A University of the Philippines (UP) chemist is bringing attention to the crucial role chemistry plays in global treaties. These treaties are aimed at ensuring peace and security. Dr. Emily Castriciones comes from the UP Diliman College of Scienceโ€™s Institute of Chemistry. She recently explained how chemical expertise supports the enforcement of the Chemical Weapons…

  • Catriona Gray Continues To Shine as Arts Ambassador for the 7th Time

    Catriona Gray Continues To Shine as Arts Ambassador for the 7th Time

    Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is once again the face of National Arts Month (NAM) in 2026. She marks her seventh year as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Ambassador for the Arts. Her continued role highlights her deep commitment to promoting Filipino culture and the arts. This yearโ€™s NAM celebration runs…

  • MWA Declares 2026 โ€˜The Year of the Sardineโ€™ to Boost Global Wellness

    MWA Declares 2026 โ€˜The Year of the Sardineโ€™ to Boost Global Wellness

    The Medical Wellness Association (MWA) has named 2026 โ€œThe Year of the Sardine.โ€ This campaign aims to highlight the tiny fishโ€™s role in improving global health. The campaign aims to educate consumers about the benefits of nutrient-dense foods, spotlighting sardines as an affordable and accessible โ€œsuperfood.โ€ Dr. Christopher Breuleux, MWA President, emphasized the urgent need…

  • EU-Funded Bike Racks Relaunched at Rizal Park to Boost Green Mobility

    EU-Funded Bike Racks Relaunched at Rizal Park to Boost Green Mobility

    Cyclists and urban advocates gathered at Rizal Park on January 17. They celebrated the relaunch of newly refurbished bicycle racks. The racks were installed at the Noli Me Tangere Garden in Luneta. The European Union (EU) funded the project. It was done in partnership with the National Parks and Development Committee (NPDC). The bike racks…