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Alma Anonas-Carpio

CMMA@40 – Judges’ forum

Jurors praised, renew commitment to Christian values in fight against fake news  The judges of the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) won praise and recognition...

The why and how of advanced email security

By: David Finger, Director Product Marketing FORTINET Last month we discussed why—based on empirical industry data about the success and cost of email attacks—strong email security is...

Jollibee Group Foundation continues support for Nationwide School-Based Feeding

Busog, Lusog, Talino Kitchens and food safety standards As part of its commitment to help improve the nutritional status of public school pupils in...

Standard Chartered supports agri-aquaculture development in Catbalogan City, Samar

Standard Chartered Bank, the oldest international bank in the Philippines, recently launched its Livelihood and Education for Agri-Aquaculture Development (SCB LEAD) program in Catbalogan...

16,541 patients benefit from P518M worth of medical assistance

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) through the Charity Assistance Department reported that the agency helped 16,541 patients worth P518 million in June, an...

Kitsho celebrates milestones this July

Birthdays, like all other anniversaries, are very important milestones in every person's life. These annual events not only bless celebrators with another year in...

EyeSite by Asian Eye opens new clinic at SM City Batangas

EyeSite by Asian Eye Institute opens its newest eye care center and optical shop in SM City Batangas to give residents and communities in...

Wild brawl mars FIBA Asian World Cup Qualifiers

Australia crushed the Philippines, 89-53 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan to top Group B at the close of the first round of the...

“Thai Culinary Delights 2018” in Manila

The Royal Thai Embassy in Manila in collaboration with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Philippine–Thai Cultural Organization (PTCO), Thai Airways International, and Dusit...

Rizal´s bust unveiled in Prague

After 131 years, the Philippines’ National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, "returns" to Prague in the Czech Republic. Unveiled recently at the foyer of the Czech...

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UP Scientists Identify Plant Boosting Bacteria in Bamboo and Corn

Farmers usually use chemical fertilizers to grow their crops, but these can be expensive and may harm the environment. A more efficient and cheaper alternative is the use of specific microorganisms called plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB). PGPB help plants absorb more nutrients and produce growth hormones that...

Metro Manila: Where 217 Languages Meet—And Some Are Dying Out

Metro Manila hums with voices from all over the Philippines—and the world. In the city’s crowded markets, one might hear Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Chavacano, or even Hokkien and Nepali mingling with the street noise. According to new research published by the London School of Economics’ Southeast Asia Centre,...

Works of local authors to be translated into English under the National Book Development Board’s Translation Subsidy Program

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) announces the 20 grantees selected for its Translation Subsidy Program (TSP)  this year “for local authors who wish to have their works translated into a foreign language.”Out of 32 proposals submitted to the NBDB, 20 grantees were...

New book “Are You Still Watching?” from the Ateneo Press offers an intimate look into the world of Philippine television and film

The entertainment industry is an often wild and sometimes wondrous arena. A lot goes on behind the movie and television magic. A new release from the Ateneo University Press, Are You Still Watching? Dispatches and Essays on Filipino Cinema and TV by Don Jaucian, provides in-depth film...

New book paints an unflinching portrait of power, pain, and protest

In Kuwentong Butsero, author J.L. Chua takes readers on a visceral journey through 10 Filipino short stories that weave violence, social critique, and psychological torment. On the surface, this book presents gritty, graphic, and unapologetic tales of contemporary Filipino life. But underneath its raw exterior lies something deeper:...

Where Faith Takes Root: Eternal Gardens and the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ

There is something sacred in places where time stands still—where the wind softens, the land opens, and statues do not mourn, but quietly proclaim hope. For nearly five decades, Eternal Gardens has been more than a resting place. It is a sanctuary shaped by faith, tradition, and a...

Benchmark Consulting hosts 2025 Leadership Conference; President Julius Ordoñez named Asia’s Distinguished Leader in Professional Coaching

Benchmark Consulting, a trailblazer in coaching and leadership development in the Philippines and Asia, is mounting its highly anticipated e-conference this September with the theme: “Digitalization + Authentic Connection = Next Level Leaders.” The event comes at a critical time when businesses are grappling with constant disruption,...

Nibertex Closes US$7M Series A Funding Round Led by TNB Aura to Scale PFAS-Free Textile Membrane Production

Deep-tech manufacturer raises Series A funding of US$7M as global demand surges for sustainable textile alternatives Manila, Philippines August 8 2025—Nibertex, a leading deep-tech manufacturing company specialising in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textile membranes, today announced the successful closure of its US$7 million Series A funding round. The...

After years of space struggles, Laoag school gains room to grow

Few would expect that a top-performing school like Buttong Integrated School (BuIS) in Laoag City has long struggled with space and facility limitations.  Known for its excellence in campus journalism, drum and lyre competitions, sports meets, and cleanliness, BuIS continues to thrive despite its constraints. Originally built to serve...

SNAP wins NordCham Community Impact Award for empowering its host communities

Renewable energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) won the Community Impact Award at the 2025 Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) Business Awards, held on August 6 at the BDO Tower Valero in Makati. The award is one of the categories of the annual 2025 NordCham Awards....

ECMP expansion continues as SHFC approves Albay project

The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) has approved the application of Pagkamoot Village-1 Homeowners’ Association, Inc. in Tabaco City, Albay under the Enhanced Community Mortgage Program (ECMP), marking another milestone in its mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa...

VeeWise Pubstomp in Manila: A Massive Celebration of the Esports World Cup 2025 for MLBB Fans

On August 1 and 2, Manila hosted a special event for the Filipino esports community called VeeWise Pubstomp, dedicated to the global tournament Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia. But this was more than just a viewing party. It became a full-on fan experience built around...