Filipino Olympian and Asian champion Vanessa Sarno has been handed a two-year ban from competition after the International Testing Agency (ITA) found her in violation of anti-doping rules. The sanction, which took effect on August 4, 2025, will sideline her until August 3, 2027. Read more »
A new international study has confirmed what Filipino marine scientists have long believed: the West Philippine Sea and Benham Bank in the Philippine Rise are home to some of the world’s richest soft coral ecosystems. Read more »
Exams often bring a wave of stress for students, leading some to consider sneaky ways to get through. At Visayas State University (VSU), one instructor's creative idea has turned heads: personalized headcovers for students during exams. Read more »
The nation's rugby team, the Philippine Volcanoes, took home the gold in both the men's and women's divisions at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy, which was played in Nepal. Read more »
The atmosphere was charged with excitement as Philippine Olympians made their triumphant return on Tuesday, August 13. The athletes were greeted with rapturous cheers from family, fellow Olympians, and enthusiastic students from Villamor Air Base Elementary School. Read more »
Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam, silver medalists from the Tokyo Olympics, will carry the Philippine flag at the July 26 opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »
