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  • Philippine Tableya Competition Debuts at Ateneo

    Philippine Tableya Competition Debuts at Ateneo

    The Mama Sita Foundation, along with Ateneo de Manila Universityโ€™s Cultural Heritage Studies Program, initiated the first Philippine Tableya Competition. This event took place on October 25, 2025, at the Le Cordon Bleu campus of Aretรฉ. The event celebrated a beloved Filipino tradition. Tableya is a rich hot chocolate drink. The event also advanced efforts…

  • UP Researchers Develop Hybrid Molecules to Halt Cancer Spread

    UP Researchers Develop Hybrid Molecules to Halt Cancer Spread

    Cancer in the Philippines is a growing crisis. In 2022, nearly 189,000 new cases were recorded. There were over 113,000 cancer-related deaths. This is according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). These numbers are projected to rise sharply by 2050. Now, scientists at the University of the Philippines โ€“ Diliman are making…

  • Adding Fire to Pokรฉmon Legends: Z-A

    Adding Fire to Pokรฉmon Legends: Z-A

    The Pokรฉmon Company is fueling excitement for Pokรฉmon Legends: Z-A with a major expansion. The Mega Dimension DLC arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 10, 2025. It brings fresh story missions and challenges. Players can now explore a new trailer on the official YouTube channel. To celebrate the DLC launch, players…

  • Fifteen Filipino Artists Shine at 58th Shell NSAC Awards

    Fifteen Filipino Artists Shine at 58th Shell NSAC Awards

    Fifteen emerging Filipino artists from across the country were recognized this week. This was at the 58th Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC) Awarding Ceremony. The event, held at the Ayala Museum in Makati on 10 December 2025. It celebrated 2,200 entries from student artists. They embraced the theme โ€œALAB.โ€ This theme is a call…

  • A Country Crowned Queen of Beauty Pageants

    A Country Crowned Queen of Beauty Pageants

    A new report from fashion brand Kaiia reveals the top countries with the most international beauty pageant victories. Venezuela takes the top spot with 21 wins. The country has produced 7 Miss Universe winners, 6 Miss World winners, and 6 Miss International winners. The United States ranks second with 9 Miss Universe titles. The US…