Recent exposés have revealed rampant corruption in several projects (flood control, health funds, education allocations, etc.) across the Philippines, implicating officials and major construction companies. Starting with flood control, the revelations highlight the failure of projects meant to mitigate flooding, which have instead left communities submerged.
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…
August 22, 2025—Davao City, Philippines—Every August, the streets of Davao come alive with music, colors, and festive spirit for the Kadayawan. This year, many Davaoeños found a different way to celebrate—by enjoying the city’s best local flavors delivered straight to their doorsteps, made possible by foodpanda. Kadayawan, the city’s biggest…
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,…
As someone who’s been eyeing Samsung’s flip phones, I thought they were just there for whimsy and sleek-cuteness, but then I learned that they are powerful and smart. And they are extra mighty with the new Galaxy Z Flip7. The Galaxy Z Flip7 revolutionizes the flip phone market, and it’s…
Samsung just released most advanced Galaxy Z series yet blends precision engineering with powerful AI, and delivers Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable without compromising performance. The Galaxy Z Fold7 is device that reimagines what a smartphone can be. As someone who’s always been fascinated by foldable tech, I’m impressed by…
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:…