The Ultimate Adventure: Alaska from Above

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Alaska, the Last Frontier, is a realm of untamed beauty, vast wilderness, and breathtaking landscapes. From the icy embrace of glaciers to the rugged peaks that pierce the sky, its natural splendor is unparalleled. While there are numerous ways to explore this magnificent state, there's...

How to effectively combat acne?

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Acne, a common skin condition mainly affecting adolescents and young adults, manifests itself with the appearance of pimples, blackheads and whiteheads on different areas of the body such as the face, neck, décolleté and back. Although not dangerous, it can affect self-esteem and...

MPT South Prepares for Increased Traffic Ahead of Holy Week 2024

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), is gearing up for the anticipated surge in motorists during the upcoming Holy Week observance in 2024.The toll road operator foresees an 8% to 10% rise in vehicle traffic on its toll...

Leading Ladies: Women Shaping Environmental Conservation

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Women’s Month highlights the vital role of women and is celebrated every March through Philippine Presidential Proclamation Number 227.There were an estimated 7.95 billion people on Earth in 2022, with four billion men and 3.95 billion women. With the fairer sex comprising nearly...

WORLDBEX Drawn Another History in the Industry!

Wazzup Pilipinas!?The World of Building and Design Expo (WORLDBEX) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its highly anticipated event, Worldbex 2024. Throughout March 14-17, 2024. With the theme "Drawn to Ascendancy", WORLDBEX 2024 served as a platform for industry professionals and enthusiasts...

UP Geologists Discover Evidence of Gas Hydrates in Manila Trench

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Gas hydrates are great alternative energy sources, but they could also harm us and the environment.Bathymetric map of Luzon, including the Manila Trench, the North Luzon Trough (NLT), West Luzon Trough (WLT), Stewart Bank (SB), and Philippine Mobile Belt (PMB). (Photo credit: Maglalang...

Metro Manila to see largest condominium completion since 2018

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Bay Area to have largest condo supply as Metro vacancy nearing pandemic peakMetro Manila will see the turnover of nearly 11,300 condominium units in 2024, the biggest completion since the 11,700 units delivered in 2018, according to data from leading diversified professional services...

PHLPost expand Kadiwa pop-up store to other post offices

Wazzup Pilipinas!?  The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has partnered with the Department of Agriculture in establishing the “Kadiwa pop-up store project” in Tarlac City Post Office in cooperation with the Local Government Units (LGUs) in providing residents and city employees, direct...

UPD Study Investigates Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Mega Manila Rivers

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Sources of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDC) contamination of Mega Manila rivers. (Photo credit: Sta. Ana, et al., 2023)Under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) project, “Post-Wastewater Treatment Determination of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds for Interventions,”...

Asian study reveals endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in personal care products from the Philippines

Wazzup Pilipinas!? In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine disrupting...

Instituto Cervantes opens an exhibit on Nebrija, the grammarian who helped to preserve the Filipino vernacular languages

Wazzup Pilipinas!? Did you know that Tagalog had its first grammar published before many European languages? The linguistic milestone can be greatly credited to the Spanish grammarian Elio Antonio de Nebrija, who played a pivotal role in that development. On March 12, Instituto Cervantes unveiled at...

UK Recognizes UP Scientists’ Contributions to Philippine Research and Development

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Photo above shows Students using VISSER, a portable learning device CS Dean Giovanni Tapang helped commercialize (Photo credit: making.technology)Pamela Louise Tolentino of UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS NIGS) and CS Dean Giovanni Tapang...

“Bridging Hearts and Hands”: The Pilot and the Scientist Unite for Social Good

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Left: Sci. Dpl. Glenn Banaguas, Middle: Fr. Benigno Beltran, SVD; Right: Capt. Stanley Ng In a heartwarming collaboration, the President of Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the UN-acclaimed scientist have come together to create a powerful outreach program called “Bridging Hearts and...

Japanese delegates conducts mission visit to PHLPost

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Representatives from Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Japan Post together with the Embassy of Japan successfully visited and conducted a two-day mission at the facilities of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) aimed at helping the postal service...

Geek+Pop Gold, the ultimate cosplay and gaming event hits Cagayan de Oro!

Wazzup Pilipinas!?Attention all gamers, cosplayers, and pop culture geeks! Get ready to level up your convention-going experience because Geek+Pop Gold is coming to Limketkai Atrium, Cagayan de Oro, on May 25-26 for an electrifying experience like no other.“Cagayan de Oro’s gaming and cosplay community...