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MANILA – The Philippine economy is holding its ground in turbulent global waters, according to a new report from the International Monetary Fund. Wrapping up a week-long visit to Manila, IMF staff led by Elif Arbatli Saxegaard offered a cautiously optimistic view: growth remains solid, inflation is under control, and the central bank has room … Read more
Clouds form upon existing particles in the atmosphere, and extreme weather events like flooding and snowstorms are related to production of large amounts of ice in clouds. EPFL climate scientists show that biological particles like pollen, bacteria, spores and plant matter floating in the air are particularly good at promoting ice formation in clouds, and … Read more
The air taxi market is swiftly emerging as a transformative force in urban and regional transportation. As cities become more congested and the demand for faster, more efficient travel grows, air taxis—small, electric or hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—are being positioned as the future of short-distance aerial mobility. With several key players investing … Read more
A new study has found that park entrances have the highest concentration of infective roundworm eggs, posing potential health risks to both animals and humans. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin published their findings in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Parasitic roundworms from the Toxocara genus commonly infect dogs and cats, shedding eggs into the environment … Read more
The government was merely fulfilling its responsibilities and commitments to the international community in cooperating with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) regarding the arrest of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday night reaffirmed that the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte complied with the Philippines’ commitment to the … Read more
160-km Freedom March to Honor WWII Heroes Resumes in 2025. The legacy of valor and sacrifice continues as descendants of World take part in the annual Freedom March. Civilians, military personnel, government officials, students, and families, take part in the annual Freedom March. About Philippine Veterans Bank Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) is a commercial bank … Read more
The international community is facing an evolving different threat to global peace and security. While the global security risk and threat in 2024 may be described as “unprecedented”, 2025 may be described as “unconventional”. We see this in geopolitical tensions, gray zone warfare actions, AI arms race, rising insider threats, fragmented extremism and other developments. … Read more
The Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris of ERIA, in collaboration with Thant Myanmar, is hosting a webinar titled “Myanmar’s Bottom-Up Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in REUSE and REPAIR.” This event will showcase Myanmar’s unique approach to circular economy practices, particularly in reducing plastic consumption through reuse and repair systems. This webinar will … Read more
In photo (from left to right): Jonathan G. Lu, P.A. Properties Vice Chairman, Romarico T. Alvarez, P.A. Properties Chairman of the Board, Akira Ito, SMCCPH Deputy General Manager, Yoshiaki Sakaguchi, SMCCPH General Manager, , Mr. Masahiko Toda, HHPC Executive Officer, Mr. Keiji Okamoto, HHPC Manager, Overseas Housing Division P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin, the joint venture … Read more
What Is the Event About? The 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit is a premier two-day event designed to address the growing cyber threats and equip organizations with actionable solutions. The summit will focus on a holistic approach to cybersecurity—integrating People, Processes, and Technology—to ensure business continuity and long-term resilience. Key topics include: ● Data-Driven Intelligence – … Read more