Tag: philippines
Why Pinoys sent a small bird into outer space
Minute, multi-colored, and most likely an entirely different species from the one you’re picturing in your head right now, the…
How bad is air pollution in the Philippines?
What is one thing that you cannot live without? It’s an admittedly tricky question. When not taken literally, you can…
The Philippine marine economy: A sea of possibilities
With a coastline stretching over 36,000 km, the Philippines is home to almost 50% of all known coral species, and…
Will the Philippines’ slow internet improve come 2019?
When Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma visited the Philippines last month, he did not mince words about the country’s internet speed.…
Facts about the Universal Health Coverage Bill in the Philippines
A cost-effective and hassle-free health care system where no Filipino—especially the poor—is left behind. This is the goal of House…
NAST PHL selects 2017 GTO and TWAS awardees
PRESS RELEASE: The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), the country’s highest recognition and advisory body on…
Is the Philippines ready for the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is indeed a promising concept. We’ve seen how it can translate what used to be mere…
Dreaming of a white Christmas: Will it ever snow in the Philippines?
(Updated on December 24, 2019) Winter is coming, but not to the Philippines. Or at least, not until climate change has…
5 incredible animals found only in the Philippines
With its land and seas teeming with various endemic species of animals, the Philippines is a field biologist’s wonderland. Hailed…
Breaking the stigma: Why we need to talk about suicide
It’s a school night, and you’ve been spending the last few hours before bedtime scrolling through your Facebook news feed.…
