Philippine scientists and an Australian researcher have discovered a new species of pitcher plant, Nepenthes megastoma, on Palawan Island. Found only in three cliffside locations within the Puerto Princesa Subterranean […]
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Filipino-Led Team Unveils Tool to Detect Elusive Shear Lines
A team of Filipino and international scientists has developed a groundbreaking algorithm. It can detect and track shear lines. These are weather patterns that trigger sudden heavy rains in the […]
Philippine Tableya Competition Debuts at Ateneo
The Mama Sita Foundation, along with Ateneo de Manila University’s Cultural Heritage Studies Program, initiated the first Philippine Tableya Competition. This event took place on October 25, 2025, at the […]
Sea Salt’s Hidden Role in Metro Manila’s Air Pollution Revealed
Metro Manila’s air has long been known for its poor quality. Thick with vehicle fumes, factory smoke, and construction dust. The city’s pollution comes from many human sources. However, a […]
Cyclones Far From the Philippines Cause Massive Rainfall
Tropical cyclones hundreds of kilometers away can be more dangerous during the “Habagat” or southwest monsoon season.
The research indicates that an average of 33.1% of the rainfall during the southwest monsoon season comes from tropical cyclones that do not make landfall.