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  • DBP and NKTI Relaunch Vital Cancer Treatment for Filipinos

    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…

  • UP Womenโ€™s Softball Team Gets A Boost from Mama Sitaโ€™s and Kosmas Athletic

    UP Womenโ€™s Softball Team Gets A Boost from Mama Sitaโ€™s and Kosmas Athletic

    The University of the Philippines Womenโ€™s Varsity Softball Team recently received a major boost. This support aids their preparations for the upcoming UAAP Season 88. The team accepted a donation during a ceremony at the UP Diliman CHK Baseball Field. They received two KRYO Louisville Slugger composite softball bats. Mama Sitaโ€™s Food Corporation and Kosmas…

  • Inflation Slows in 2025 as Prices Stabilize

    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…

  • NCCA Unveils 2026 Calendar to Celebrate 100 Years of Art Deco in the Philippines

    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.…

  • Storms at the Shore: The Critical Gaps in PH Cyclone Preparedness

    Storms at the Shore: The Critical Gaps in PH Cyclone Preparedness

    A new study by University of the Philippines meteorologists sheds light on how tropical cyclones behave near Philippine coasts. It reveals urgent needs for improved storm preparedness. The research covers 45 years of data. It analyzes 372 landfalling tropical cyclones from 1979 to 2024. Drs. Bernard Alan Racoma and Gerry Bagtasa led the study. They…