October Celebrates Museums and Galleries Month with Focus on Resilience

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) gears up to commemorate Museums and Galleries Month (MGM) this October. This annual celebration, mandated by Presidential Proclamation No. 798, aims […]

Celebrate 15 Years of Likhang Habi Market Fair in SPACE, One Ayala

The 15th Likhang Habi Market Fair, from October 10-12, 2025, at One Ayala, highlights Philippine textiles, sustainable fashion, and empowers women weavers through workshops and competitions.

Highlights of the Philippines as Guest of Honor in Frankfurt

The Philippines will be the guest of honor at the world’s largest book fair in Frankfurt this October. This presence will allow the country to shine. Over 400 delegates from […]

Koro: A New Choral Competition Showcases the Best of Filipino Music

The NCCA launched a new music competition. It’s called “Koro: Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino Chorale Competition.” This exciting event celebrates Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP), or Filipino Music Week, in 2025. The grand finale will be held in August. The last week of July as Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino. Koro aims to showcase Original Pilipino Music (OPM). It highlights the beauty of Filipino choral music. It encourages participation from all ages and sectors.

Filipino Fermented Fish Yields Antifungal Bacteria

Filipino researchers discovered a powerful antifungal agent within a traditional fermented fish dish. Burong isda, a popular Pampanga delicacy, harbors a bacterium. This bacterium shows significant promise in combating Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that infects weakened immune systems. Study found that while the bacterium might struggle in highly acidic environments like the stomach, it thrives in less acidic parts of the digestive tract. Importantly, the bacteria possess genes that boost the immune system and produce essential B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and B9).

A Rebellion Against Big Tobacco: “TobaccOFF NOW!” Launches Nationwide

The Philippines is witnessing a youth-led uprising against the tobacco industry. The “TobaccOFF NOW!” movement has launched which aims to curb the alarming rise in youth vaping and smoking. The campaign directly confronts the deceptive tactics of tobacco giants.

Internal Philip Morris documents reveal the cynical strategy: “Today’s teenager is tomorrow’s potential customer.” This predatory approach exploits loopholes in regulations, particularly in countries where vaping remains unbanned.

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Math to Detect Early Signs of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a major health concern in the Philippines. Over 33,000 new cases were reported in 2022, claiming over 11,000 lives. Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) is an early sign of […]

Filipino Scientists on Detection of Lung Cancer

Filipino scientists have made a breakthrough. They identified potential biomarkers for early lung cancer detection. Their research is published in the Journal of Proteome Research. This journal focuses on protein […]