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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.

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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.

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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).