Few animals endemic to the Philippines can evoke as much awe as our very own Philippine eagle. One of the largest raptors in the world, the eagle—which happens to be our very own national...
Category: Science and Nature
When the people from what is now known as Katmai National Monument was awakened by tremors, they knew something unpleasant was about to unfold. But nothing could have prepared them for what was...
Midnight Shocker of ’76: Remembering The Deadliest Tsunami In Philippine History
Editor’s note: This work was republished with permission by the Manila Bulletin. This is the original article. The tremors came unexpectedly, like a thief in the middle of the night. At exactly...
The Filipino Doctor Who Helped Discover Erythromycin (But Never Got Paid For It)
His discovery saved millions, yet he was never paid a single cent. Thus sums up the sad story of Abelardo Aguilar, the Filipino physician who helped discover erythromycin and made his employer...
Almost Astronauts: The Story of the First Philippine Monkeys in Space Flight
Long before Chino Roque was officially named the first Filipino to fly into space, two Philippine animals almost achieved the same feat. Enclosed in an Aerobee rocket, Philippine monkeys named...
13241 Biyo is a minor planet named after Dr. Josette Biyo, a Filipino educator. Dr. Josette Biyo is a Filipino teacher currently serving as Director of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS)...
