Leptospirosis risks may extend beyond floodwaters, as researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) have detected the bacteria that cause the disease in soil and an urban waterway in Metro Manila. Read more »
Anting-anting, Filipino amulets believed to offer supernatural protection, have long been associated with faith, folklore, and historical struggles, including accounts of revolutionaries wearing prayer-marked shirts to protect themselves from bullets. Read more »
The future of Philippine agriculture depends not only on what farmers grow, but also on the science, production methods, and market decisions that determine whether crops can thrive. This was a central focus of Pagsibol 2026. Read more »
From dolls pierced with pins to insects believed to enter the human body, Filipino witchcraft lore has centuries of history. But accusations of sorcery can also put real people in danger. Read more »
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying security operations in residential communities and public areas as the country prepares for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, commonly known as Undas, on Nov. 1 and 2. Read more »
A Singaporean diplomat told an Ateneo audience that a calm 2026 does not end the US-China contest. Our history shows what happens when the Philippines lets bigger powers decide where the fighting goes. Read more »
