“Dalifornication” is the kind of phrase that sticks because it captures a cultural mood as much as a place. The Economist’s recent description of young Chinese “Dalifornia dreamin’” has turned the ancient city of Dali…
Philippines sets up flagship institute for virology, vaccine…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12290, establishing the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) as the country’s premier national institute for virology research and vaccine development. Enacted…
SM, DOST launch SUSTEX 2025 to advance sustainability,…
SM Prime Holdings Inc., through SM Supermalls, partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies to launch the first Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025) at…
Zambales gas seep breaks world hydrogen emission record
A natural gas seep in Zambales has produced the world’s highest recorded rate of geologic hydrogen emissions, a recent scientific study has found—raising hopes for a new source of clean, renewable energy in the region.…
Phl sets world record for largest simultaneous bamboo…
The Philippines has etched its name into the Guinness World Records for the most number of people planting bamboo simultaneously across multiple locations. This remarkable achievement was confirmed by Guinness World Records adjudicator Sonia Ushiriguchi…