The Philippines is under a constant downpour. This has been going on for two weeks. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) closely monitors weather patterns. The continuous rain has caused severe flooding. Manila City is already experiencing floods.
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KORO, A National Choir Competition to Champion OPM
NCCA launched KORO. The first national choir competition. This event aims to uplift OPM.
Filipino music continues to evolve and inspire. NCCA’s Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino remains a vital platform. It celebrates the country’s vibrant musical heritage. It brings together creators, performers, and audiences. They unite in a chorus of national pride.
Pump the Heart on Philippines 2nd National CPR Day
The Philippines is stepping up its commitment to saving lives. The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) celebrated the 2nd National CPR Day on July 17. It also marked PHA’s decade of the CPR-Ready Philippines Campaign (CPR-Ready PH). While the CPR Act (RA 10871) became law in 2016, the PHA has proactively promoted its importance. To commemorate the day, the PHA reprised “Usapang Puso sa Puso,” a nationwide simultaneous broadcast.
A Thousand MegaWatts of Solar Power Rooftop in the Philippines
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has discovered that the Philippines has a potential solar rooftop capacity of 1,846.08MW, covering 174 cities and municipalities across the country. The findings were revealed through the Solar Power Estimation of Capacities and Tracking Using Machine Learning (SPECTRUM), a proprietary model and web platform developed by ICSC.
Hotel’s Trash To Fashion Festival
Savoy Hotel Manila (SHM) celebrated its 7th anniversary with a bang. The hotel hosted its second annual “Trashion” show, a dazzling display of sustainable fashion. Their theme this year is “KULAY,” celebrating Pride Month’s colors. “KULAY” is an acronym representing nature, connection, freedom, advocacy, and a stage of change.
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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.
Philippine Handloom Weaving Center: A New Dawn for Traditional Textiles in the Age of Fast Fashion
The DOST-PTRI unveiled the Philippine Handloom Weaving Center on July 7th, 2025. This marked a significant step towards revitalizing the nation’s textile industry. The event underscored a crucial mission: to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, ensuring the survival and prosperity of Filipino weavers, and preservation of the Filipino culture. The Philippine Handloom Weaving Center will serve as a national epicenter for innovation, preservation, and progress. It will work in collaboration with 24 regional hubs across the country, aiming to create a nationwide network of support for Filipino weavers.
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Shiny Alien Fish Threatens Laguna Lake’s Ecosystem
Ateneo de Manila University biologists recently confirmed the fish’s existence in the lake. The researchers conducted a thorough morphological analysis of a specimen caught in 2024. This isn’t just any fish; it’s the Barbonymus schwanefeldii, also known as the tinfoil barb. Its presence is raising serious concerns among scientists.