DepEd, Cebu City forge partnership for 2024 Palarong Pambansa

Wazzup Pilipinas !?Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte and the Local Government Unit (LGU) - Cebu City signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Friday to ensure the intensive preparation for the 2024 Palarong Pambansa.“We affirm our unwavering dedication to...

MPT South Wins Multiple Anvil and Quill Award

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), the concessionaire for the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) and Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), once again takes the spotlight, securing two of the country’s prestigious recognitions in the realm of Public Relations and Communications—the...

Scents of caution: BAN Toxics alert on imitation and counterfeit perfumes and fragrances

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics is issuing a public warning about the rampant sale of imitation and counterfeit perfumes and fragrances in the market, cautioning consumers against potential health risks associated with the chemicals in these products.In a recent market monitoring...

UP Chemists Modify Anticancer Compound to Improve Safety and Efficacy

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Chemical structure of deguelin. (Photo credit: Francisco, J. A., & Paderes, M. C. Inhibitory effects of B-, C-, and E-ring-truncated deguelin derivatives against A549, HCT116, and MCF-7 Cancer Cells. ACS Omega, 8(45): p. 43109–43117)Scientists from the University of the Philippines...

DepEd, World Bank unveil teacher development project in Mindanao

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Strengthening the commitment to assist educators in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday launched the Teacher Effectiveness and Competencies Enhancement Project (TEACEP) at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Central Office.The project was developed in partnership...

Municipality of Guimbal, Iloilo province rich history revealed through PHLPost Postage stamps

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) Area Director Donabel Asuncion of Western Visayas and Municipality of Guimbal Mayor Jennifer Garin-Colada unveiled the historic personalized stamps featuring various significant historical landmarks and tourist attractions of Guimbal town in...

Instituto Cervantes Honors Spanish Film Legend Juan Mariné with Online Series

Wazzup Pilipinas!?This February 2024, Instituto Cervantes will showcase an online film series ‘Juan Mariné, Goya de Honor,” to celebrate one of the most valuable contributors to the history of Spanish Cinema. The films will be available for streaming through the Instituto Cervantes channel on Vimeo...

Top 10 publications of UPD College of Science in 2023

Wazzup Pilipinas!?In 2023, about 1 in 20 studies produced by the Philippines came from the UP Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS). With a total of 368 studies across all scientific disciplines, UPD-CS studies accounted for more than half of the total publications produced by UP Diliman. This number...

VP Sara vows to sustain momentum in pursuing MATATAG reforms in BER 2024

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte on Thursday conveyed the commitment of the Department of Education (DepEd) in achieving the MATATAG Agenda during her second Basic Education Report.In her report, VP Sara highlighted major accomplishments...

VP Sara, DepEd affirm poverty reduction efforts through accessible, quality education transition of the 14 schools

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Spearheaded by Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte, the Department of Education (DepEd) affirmed its commitment to poverty reduction efforts of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration during the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-off Rally...

Paint by Numbers: UP Mathematician Formulates Rules in Modeling Crystal Structures

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Different ways of coloring a pattern. (Photo credit: Junio, A. O. Colorings of patterns fixed by an arbitrary finite-index subgroup of the Symmetry Group. Acta Crystallographica Section A Foundations and Advances, 79(6): p.558.)Imagine yourself standing on a concrete floor. Your goal...

Metrobank offers ‘One More Chance, The Musical’ Exclusive Pre-sale Tickets

Wazzup Pilipinas!?If you are a Metrobank Credit Cardholder, you could be one of the first to purchase tickets to PETA’s buzzworthy show, “One More Chance, the Musical." Get ready to feel all the feels again! PETA’s “One More Chance, the Musical,” an adaptation of Star Cinema’s cult classic movie...

PhlPost released stamps to mark the 75th Anniversary of Insurance Commission

Wazzup Pilipinas!?State-owned Insurance Commission (IC) and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) unveiled the commemorative stamp and official first day cover in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Insurance Commission (IC) last January 24 to highlight this year’s theme: Serving with...

Zero Waste Month: Paying Tribute to Waste Workers on the Frontlines

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Under the theme “#ChooseReuse: A Pathway for a Just Zero Waste Future”, BAN Toxics joins this year's International Zero Waste Month (IZWM), recognizing the importance of Zero Waste as a science-based and just solution, advocating a fair shift towards practices that consider the...

K-ravings solved with new additions to 7-Eleven Chef Creations x Romantic Baboy's on-the-go Korean meals

 Wazzup Pilipinas!?Convenience and delight have always gone hand in hand at our favorite kapitbahay, 7-Eleven. When it comes to deliciously affordable food offerings, 7-Eleven's Chef Creations line does not disappoint with its array of meals. Just last year, its collaboration with Romantic...