Giant Cloud Rat Twice the Size of a Squirrel Discovered in the Caves of the Philippines

Medicine & Technology Apr 26, 2021

Researchers have discovered fossils of three new giant cloud rat species in a series of caves in the Philippines. These animals were twice the size of a gray squirrel that roamed the country thousands of years ago.

New Species of Miniaturized Snake Found Hidden in a Biodiversity Collection

Dec 24, 2020

Researchers report a newly-discovered miniaturized genus and species of the snake from a biodiversity collection, December 23.

Philippines Studying Coconut Oil as Potential COVID-19 Treatment

Sep 09, 2020

Researchers from the Philippines are looking to study the virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Happy As A Clam: Boracay Beach Front Covered in Clams Has Caught the Attention of Netizens in Social Media

May 26, 2020

Countless clams are seen on the beach front of Boracay, a famous tourist destination in the Philippines, the first in history

Meet 'Co-Pig': The Mutant Pig with 2 Heads and 3 Eyes Born During the Pandemic

May 22, 2020

The birth of the mutant piglet with two faces and tree eyes was thought to be a lucky charm by his owner in the Philippines.

Cops Raid 'Secret' Hospital for COVID-19 Positive Chinese Nationals in the Philippines

May 20, 2020

Former leisure village converted into a hospital for suspected COVID-19 positive Chinese nationals was discovered operating with seven beds and an illegal pharmacy in Pampanga, Philippines.

Thousands Pink Jellyfish Invade Philippines as Beaches Become Deserted Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Apr 04, 2020

Once a tour destination, now the beaches of Palawan, Philippines are deserted and invaded by thousands of pink jellyfish.

Taal Volcano Eruption in the Philippines, Experts Warns of Volcanic Tsunami

Jan 12, 2020

After 43 years, the Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, spewing ash in the nearby towns located in the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Cavite. The Taal Volcano eruption is classified as a phreatic eruption or an eruption that usually happens when the water is heated by magma.

Philippines Experiences Earthquake on Friday the 13th

Sep 13, 2019

The quake was felt strongest in Burdeos and Infanta towns in Quezon at Intensity 5.

New Species of Shipworm Found in the Philippines Surprisingly Eats Rocks

Jun 29, 2019

Rock as food sounds a really odd thing of course for us, humans, but for other living things it's a source for nutrients. It may seem odd but some animals do eat rocks to live such as birds that use gizzard as storage to aid their digestion.

Coca-Cola to Invest in a Billion Peso Recycling Facility in the Philippines

Jun 24, 2019

Coca-Cola's bottling arm in the Philippines says it recognizes that 'there is a packaging waste problem in the world today,' and it wants to be 'part of the solution for the long haul'

Young Filipino Scientist Discovers Diabetes Curing Properties of a Local Fruit

Jun 03, 2019

Scientist from Iloilo made a remarkable discovery about Aratiles fruit.

Plant 10 Trees If You Want to Graduate, Says New Filipino Law

Jun 03, 2019

A bill has been passed requiring pre-graduates to plant at least 10 trees prior to graduating.

The Philippines Sends 69 Trash-filled Containers Back to Canada

Jun 01, 2019

A cargo ship carrying smuggled Canadian trash left the Philippines on Friday.

The Philippine Space Agency is Nearing Liftoff

May 24, 2019

The Philippine Space Act is to be the country’s primary strategic roadmap for space development.