West PH Sea Now Shown in Google Maps

West Philippine Sea (Source: Manila Standard/Google Maps)

For several years , the West Philippine Sea could not be located in Google Maps. Now, not only has Google Maps plotted the WPS, it also showed the stretch of the area up to the Spratly Islands or the Kalayaan Group of Islands (See Manila Standard for story).

3 in 5 Filipinos back ICC case vs. Duterte, But His Allies Rise in Polls

Even as 3 in 5 Filipinos believe former President Rodrigo Duterte should stand ICC trial in The Hague over his drug war killings, some of his Senate allies continue to climb in pre-election polls (See Philstar for story).

UP Scientists Build Advanced Flood Forecasting System

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Scientists at the University of the Philippines have developed an impact-based flood forecasting system capable of predicting flooding in the entire Philippines. The system was funded by the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID-BHA) (See UP Science for story).

Pilita Corrales, 'Asia's Queen of Songs,' Dies at 85

Pilita Corrales, who earned the title of “Asia’s Queen of Songs” for her invaluable legacy in Philippine music, has died, her family announced on Saturday, April 12. She was 85 (See Rappler for story).

UP Researchers Create Fast-Acting Herbal Alternative Painkiller

University of the Philippines Manila researchers have developed a fast-acting herbal painkiller made from Yerba Buena (Mentha cordifolia Opiz or yerba buena, mint, or spearmint) as a safer, longer-lasting alternative to synthetic painkillers like Paracetamol (See ABS-CBN News for story)

PH's Manny Villar Among Forbes' Billionaires List

Real estate magnate Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. led 15 Filipinos who were included in the Forbes’ Billionaires 2025 list. Ranked 117 overall, the 75-year old businessman saw his wealth grow to $6.2-billion from 2024 now has a net worth of $17.2-billion (See GMANews for story).

PH Armed Forces Chief Orders Troop Readiness in Case of Taiwan Invasion

AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner, Jr.

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner, Jr. on Tuesday told Filipino troops to get ready in case of an invasion of Taiwan as China launched military exercises around Taipei (See GMANews for story).

Nearly 20 Filipinos in ICE Detention for Deportation

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Nearly 20 undocumented Filipino immigrants in the United States are currently detained amid the implementation of the Trump administration’s mass deportation policy, according to Consul General Donna Rodriguez (See GMANews for story).