Local government units in Metro Manila have urged residents to wear face masks as air quality worsens following a fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill. The fire, which broke out in Barangay Tanza on the evening of April 10, has since shrouded several cities in unhealthy smog. Air quality levels in the National Capital Region … Read more
The Philippines’ Literary Renaissance: How the Book Festival is Fueling a New Golden Age Despite global challenges to traditional publishing, the Philippines is experiencing a surge in literary activity. A recent report by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) indicates a 15% increase in book sales over the past two years, a figure defying industry … Read more
A single bat. That’s often all it takes. Recent confirmed cases of Nipah virus in Bangladesh, coupled with heightened surveillance in Australia, aren’t isolated incidents. They’re flashing red lights, signaling a future where zoonotic diseases – those jumping from animals to humans – pose an increasingly significant and unpredictable threat to global health security. While … Read more