Education, Health & Science
Weight-loss drugs work—until you stop taking them
A major review published in the British Medical Journal offers a polite but firm reminder that weight-loss drugs are not magic. They are more like a lease with fine print. They work impressively well, but the benefits may not stick around once the treatment ends.
Butterflies crash city campuses, bring quiet environmental clues
In cities where green space often loses to concrete, researchers from Far Eastern University have found an unexpected set of campus regulars. Their study, published in the April issue of the Philippine Journal of Science, shows that butterflies and moths are quietly thriving in pockets of urban life.
Pop icons SB19 inspire Filipinos to take braver steps toward well being
Pop group SB19 is teaming up with AIA Philippines to encourage Filipinos to rethink what being healthy really means. As the newest ambassadors for the insurer’s “Rethink Healthy” campaign, the group highlights how everyday decisions—physical, mental, and financial—shape overall well-being.
New diabetes and obesity medications promise life-changing results for Filipinos
The Global healthcare company Novo Nordisk is introducing a new generation of obesity treatments in the Philippines, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to improving care for people living with obesity and diabetes.
Philippine conglomerates rewire education to boost productivity
Philippine conglomerates are reshaping the country’s education landscape as part of a broader push to address long-standing productivity constraints, according to the 2026 Private Capital Report of Foxmont Capital Partners.
