Education, Health & Science

Global health authorities are closely monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the Netherlands-registered MV Hondius cruise ship, even as Philippine officials confirmed that all 38 Filipino crew members on board have tested negative for the virus and remain in good condition.

The Journalism Studies Association of the Philippines, Inc. (JSAP) has opposed the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) proposal to reduce General Education (GE) units, warning that the move could weaken the democratic and intellectual foundations of Philippine higher education.

A new study is sharpening the case for marine microalgae as a serious contender in the global energy transition, arguing that the path to commercial biofuels may hinge less on biology and more on better system design.

With rising costs of goods, transportation, and services, more Filipino households are putting off routine medical consultations—often because of distance, time constraints, and perceived expense. In response, Maxicare Healthcare Corporation is expanding its network of clinics to make healthcare more accessible to communities nationwide.

In a country increasingly dependent on non-wood forest products as timber supplies tighten, bamboo has become a practical stand-in for everything from furniture and handicrafts to panels and housing materials. It grows quickly, is widely available, and supports rural livelihoods.