The Philippines has earned a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered lamps, thanks to the global grassroots movement Liter of Light. Publicly revealed on July 2, 2025, at the Liwasang Rizal in Manila, the milestone marks the first world record of its kind in the country. This record at Rizal Park […]
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How Cebu’s New National Museum is Keeping Local Heritage Alive
Cebuanos can now immerse themselves in the island’s breathtaking art, eye-opening history, and unique flora and fauna at the newly opened National Museum of the Philippines (NMP)-Cebu.
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UP scientist Perry Ong honored with name of new flowering plant in Mindanao
University of the Philippines Diliman scientist Dr. Perry S. Ong has been honored with the name of a new flowering plant species found in Mindanao.
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Philippines’ oldest Nautilus fossils discovered in Batangas by UP Diliman-led team
The Philippines’ oldest Nautilus sp. fossils have been discovered by a team of researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman, the National Museum, and the President Ramon Magsaysay State University Candelaria in Zambales.
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New Sea Star species discovered in Davao’s Balut Island recorded on California Academy of Science
New sea star species have been discovered in the waters off Balut Island in Davao, southern Philippines.
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Far Eastern University wins best “kubeta” in the Philippines award
Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila led the winners of the Golden Kubeta Awards, a campaign on proper wastewater management conducted by Maynilad. FEU’s public restroom won the People’s Choice Award after receiving over 10,000 votes on social media, besting 9 other nominees that included Miriam College, University of the Philippines Diliman Palma Hall, Port […]
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Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart experiences Filipino hospitality during Manila visit
American lifestyle icon Martha Stewart was recently seen visiting Manila’s world-famous landmarks. The popular television personality, known for her Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tips on food recipes, home decor, and crafts, was given a tour by the Department of Tourism (DOT) around the capital city’s famed travel spots. Martha Stewart met with Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and […]
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LOOK: Cebu City’s Malacañang sa Sugbo transformed into a beautiful museum
The National Museum of the Philippines will lead the transformation of the Malacañang sa Sugbo building in Cebu City into a museum. The proposal to set up a national museum in Cebu coincides with preparations for the Philippines’ quincentennial commemoration of Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines and marking the achievement of circumnavigating the world. […]
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Bohol churches reopen on 500th Philippine Christianity anniversary
Manila Central Post Office Building declared Important Cultural Property worthy of preservation
The Manila Central Post Office Building has been declared an Important Cultural Property (ICP) worthy of national efforts for its protection and preservation. The National Museum, mandated to declare cultural properties of the Philippines, recognized the Post Office Building as an ICP for being a “cultural asset that possesses ‘exceptional cultural, artistic and/or historical significance.’” […]
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National Museum restores earthquake-damaged heritage churches in Bohol
The National Museum (NM) restored the Spanish-time church buildings of Alburquerque and Dimiao which were damaged by the 2013 earthquake and returned them to the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
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Enjoy Pinoy Art! Free entrance to the National Museum
A new policy to allow free entrance to the National Museum of the Philippines can now be enjoyed by visitors of the National Museum
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