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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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. […]
Culture
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).
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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, […]