Reforestation efforts often rely on planting trees in degraded areas, a process that demands significant resources, including labor for planting and nurturing seedlings, as well as a steady supply of seedlings. This approach can be costly and limited by the availability of appropriate native species that support biodiversity. Fortunately, forests…
At the Unlocking Capital for Sustainability conference, ASEAN leaders sounded the alarm on the urgent need for regional cooperation to bridge a staggering US$1.5 trillion green financing gap and counter rising geopolitical fragmentation threatening climate goals. With Southeast Asia’s energy demand projected to surge 60% by 2040, Malaysian Deputy Prime…
For the first time in scientific history, an international team led by University of the Philippines physicist Dr. Jayson Cosme has experimentally observed the quantum phenomenon known as the “birth of a torus” – a fundamental topological transition that until now had only existed in theoretical models. This groundbreaking discovery,…
In a bold move to democratize budget governance, over 150 student leaders and youth advocates convened at the X-Ed Amplify National Budget Congress on July 7, 2025, launching a comprehensive roadmap to reform education financing ahead of President Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). Organized by Multiply-Ed (X-Ed)—a…
In a powerful demonstration of corporate responsibility extending far beyond property lines, Davao City’s leading real estate developer, Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev), has cemented a transformative partnership with CURE Philippines, Inc. (Tebow CURE Children’s Hospital). Formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on April 8, 2025,…
It was around midnight, just a few hours after the first-ever fan meet of Song Joong-Ki in Manila had ended. My friends and I decided to go for a hotpot to celebrate a birthday and wrap up the night after a long day of events. Lost in thought, everything has…
The U.S. energy grid is under pressure like never before. With electricity demand surging—driven by data centers, manufacturing, and widespread electrification—the need for faster, smarter grid solutions has never been more urgent. That’s why the recent partnership between Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Hitachi is such a game-changer. The Challenge:…
After an exhilarating journey of qualifier rounds in Davao, Manila, and Cebu, the stage was set for the ultimate showdown! For the very first time, the Queen City of the South proudly hosted the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines National Final. On May 24th, Cebu’s Ayala Center became the…
Every single vote makes a difference, and this May 12, Starbucks Philippines wants to celebrate your participation in democracy! 🎉 Show your index finger proudly displaying that indelible ink at any Starbucks store nationwide and enjoy a FREE SINGLE UPSIZE on your handcrafted beverage purchase! Here’s the scoop: Don’t miss out on…