Cristian Lucanas, 31, a researcher at the University of the Philippines, has earned the nickname “Ipis Lord,” using the Filipino word for cockroach, for his work studying the insects. Read more »
Cebu is preparing to host the 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit this May, an event expected to bring together thousands of delegates and top officials from across Southeast Asia for a series of high-level discussions. Read more »
As the Philippines observes Rabies Awareness Month this March, experts are urging the public to remain vigilant against the deadly but preventable disease. Public health data shows that rabies cases remain unevenly distributed across the country, with Central Luzon (Region III) consistently recording the highest number of cases in 2024 and 2025. Read more »
Cebu is taking a major step to address homelessness with the opening of a new Pag-Abot Processing Center in Liloan, designed to provide street dwellers with access to basic services and pathways to stable living. Read more »
A young cadet from Kabacan, North Cotabato has achieved a remarkable milestone abroad, earning recognition that has sparked pride throughout Central Mindanao. Cadet First Class Guidson Tesoro Domingo, 24, has become the first Filipino to receive the prestigious Star Cadet Award from the Korean Military Academy (KMA). Read more »
Gilas Pilipinas Boys standout guard Kieffer Alas is officially returning to the Philippines to join the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles ahead of UAAP Season 89. The 18-year-old, 6-foot-2 guard revealed his decision in a social media post on Tuesday. Read more »
