Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has renewed his call to establish a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), aiming to strengthen the country’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Read more »
The Philippines and New Zealand are exploring ways to strengthen their defense partnership, following a high-level meeting between Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell in Manila. Read more »
A team from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) has developed an AI-powered pen called iSulat that could help detect early signs of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Read more »
A new chapter in Philippine textile heritage begins as the DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) opens the country’s first Philippine Handloom Weaving Center on July 7 at the DOST Compound in Bicutan, Taguig. Read more »
Villar City has emerged as a defining force in Philippine urban development by reshaping how Filipinos live, work, and enjoy life through unique and modern districts that ensure continued economic vibrancy, dynamic cultural experiences, and unmatched leisure amenities. Read more »
Manila has been ranked 206th out of 1,000 cities in the 2025 Global Cities Index, as revealed by Oxford Economics. Read more »
