A new mix of familiar names and fresh faces is entering the Philippine Senate on June 30, 2025. With promises ranging from healthcare reform to green infrastructure and food security, the 12 newly elected senators are expected to shape the country’s legislative direction in the coming years. Read more »
The 2025 Philippine elections unveiled a compelling narrative: affluent urban centers exhibited notably lower voter turnout compared to their rural counterparts. Read more »
Are political dynasties coming to an end? While many well-known political families successfully defended their thrones, many also suffered humiliating defeats - signaling subtle shifts in voter preferences. Read more »
Health officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have confirmed two monkeypox cases in Maguindanao del Norte, with six additional individuals currently being monitored for possible infection. Read more »
Studies show that merely going on a calorie deficit to manage one's weight doesn't always lead to the desired results. Read more »
The flu is all too frequently mistaken for any other mild disease that can be treated in a day or two. This was the case of Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress famous for her role as Shan Cai in the original Meteor Garden, who died of pneumonia after catching influenza while traveling to Japan. Read more »
