Way before the Sonny Angel, Smiski, and Hirono blind box and anik-anik craze, Bandai’s Gashapon capsules had already captured the hearts of generations as one of the OG mystery collectibles since the 1990s. With a wide range of categories from video games from the 90s like Tamagotchi to Minecraft, anime like Naruto and One Piece, […]
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Tiffany is a 1st-year Development Studies student from the University of the Philippines - Manila. She is also a volunteer writer and researcher at Explained PH, a youth-driven and community-oriented organization. Writing to empower the marginalized and spark collective action has served as a motivating purpose. Accessible media and information literacy are some of her advocacies in striving towards holistic advancement. She also enjoys reading books and creating artworks during her free time.
Animal Town Mobile Game Lets Players Build Cute Villages While Saving Philippine Wildlife
A new Filipino-made mobile game called Animal Town is combining fun and conservation by letting players build animal villages while supporting efforts to protect Philippine biodiversity. Take a look back at these 6 Pinoy-made mobile games for kids that highlight Filipino creativity. From passing time while waiting in line, travelling in traffic, or simply sitting […]
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Saan? Duon: This Filipino App Works Like Waze for Mall Shoppers
Ever felt lost inside a giant mall? A Filipino-made app is changing the game. Duon Wayfinding, founded by Gab Angeles, helps mallgoers navigate their way through complex layouts using real-time, GPS-like indoor mapping—making errands, shopping, and leisure time more efficient. Discover how shopping in the Philippines is drawing more global attention from retailers and tourists […]
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Did You Know? PhilHealth Now Covers Outpatient Mental Health Care
Throughout the years, discussions of mental health have boomed, allowing people to realize that mental health is as important as physical health. This gave way to services such as mental health hotlines and free check-ups to spark, making help accessible and inclusive to those experiencing these invisible pains. Explore how mental health became part of […]
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From Dreams to Reality: DreamWorks Spotlight Philippine Mythology on Global Screens
Rich in diverse stories, creatures, and spirits that reflect Filipino pre-colonial cultures and beliefs, the animated film “Forgotten Island,” about Philippine Mythology, is set to shine on global big screens worldwide on September 25, 2026, by DreamWorks. Discover how Filipino mythology first thrilled global audiences through Trese on Netflix — read about the hit animated […]
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Save on Medicine: How the eGovPH App Helps Filipinos Cut Costs
For many Filipinos, medicine is a daily necessity—but its cost often strains household budgets. With prices high compared to income and basic needs, families are forced to carefully plan just to afford essential medication. To help ease this burden, Filipinos can now use the e-Government Philippines (eGovPH) mobile app to compare medicine prices and find […]
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Can This Filipino-Made App Finally Solve Train Arrival Woes for Metro Manila Commuters?
Metro Manila commuters now have a Filipino-developed solution to train delays with Rush PH, a web app that estimates LRT and MRT arrival times through crowdsourced reports. Read how the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project is bringing faster train access closer to more Filipinos. Rush PH was developed by Filipino software engineer Joshua Bumanlag, a Magna […]
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Could a UP-Developed VR Game Help Patients Heal Through Play?
A multidisciplinary team from the University of the Philippines is developing a virtual reality (VR) game that turns therapy into play for patients with cerebral palsy and dementia. The system, known as the Immersive Gamification Technology System (ImGTS), combines physical and cognitive tasks in a safe, virtual environment to support mobility, memory, and overall quality […]
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UP Manila Chorale Wins Grand Prize at Poland’s Szyrocki International Choral Festival
The University of the Philippines Manila Chorale (UPMC) brought home the Grand Prize from the Prof. Jan Szyrocki International Festival of Choral Song in Miedzyzdroje, Poland, marking a triumphant return from its month-long 10th European Concert Tour. UP Manila Chorale, composed of alumni and students enrolled in different health science colleges, was the only foreign […]
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UP Manila Develops Portable E-Tox Devices for Drug Detection in Emergency Cases
University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) experts have developed the E-Tox Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) portable devices to detect substances such as designer drugs and poisoning from pharmaceutical drugs, in a bid to elevate emergency care in the country. The new devices address the demand for portable, user-friendly, and cost-effective testing devices during drug-related emergencies. […]
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New Law Ensures Disadvantaged Students Can Take Exams Despite Unpaid Fees
Disadvantaged students no longer have to feel the shame of walking out of their classrooms during examinations due to unpaid school fees with the signing of the “No Permit, No Prohibition Act” this year. The “No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act” (Republic Act 11984) was signed into law last March 11, 2024, guaranteeing Filipino students’ […]
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UPCAT Testing Centers Now Available in All Provinces, UP Adds New Non-Traditional Admissions for Students
The University of the Philippines (UP) has increased testing centers and alternatives to the UP College Admissions Tests (UPCAT) to allow more students to receive an education from the country’s leading higher educational institution. READ: Why the University of the Philippines’ UPCAT draws over 100k students Increased UPCAT Test Centers Director of the UP Office […]
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