Chico fruit (Manilkara zapota) is often described as one of the sweetest tropical fruits in the world. Gonzalo Hernandez de Oviedo, one of the first Europeans to study the plants …

Typhoons in the Philippines are among the most powerful and destructive natural disasters affecting the country each year, with an average of 20 tropical cyclones entering the Philippine area of …

Water hyacinth biogas is gaining attention as a sustainable renewable energy source. Known scientifically as Eichhornia crassipes, this fast-growing aquatic plant can produce large amounts of biomass, making it ideal …

Golden melon farming is gaining attention in the Philippines as farmers discover new opportunities to cultivate this sweet and creamy fruit locally. Melons are classified as a fruit within the …

The Siayan poverty initiative has officially launched in Zamboanga del Norte, as local leaders and communities join forces under the Zero Poverty PH 2030 program to address income gaps and …

Women in scientific organizations remain underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles, even as their share of the global research workforce continues to grow, according to a new international study. Women …

Raffles The Butler Did It Collection has officially launched, bringing the brand’s signature elegance and glamour to Printemps New York and Paris. The exclusive edit of fashion and home pieces …

AI romance scams are rapidly evolving as criminals leverage frontier and open-source artificial intelligence to scale predatory operations within forced-labor compounds. Experts warn that 2026 may mark the beginning of …

Mangosteen, often called the “queen of fruits,” is one of the most prized tropical fruits in Asia. While durian is hailed as the king, mangosteen earns its royal title for …

Philippine mango has officially been confirmed as the most favorite tropical fruit in the Philippines. Based on a survey conducted by the author, more than 50% of 70 respondents chose …