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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Ateneo de Manila University researchers developed a cost-effective way to create transparent aluminum oxide (TAIOx). They applied microdroplets of acidic solution onto small aluminum surfaces and applied an electric current.  READ: Graphene oxide improves 3D-printed concrete The method only requires two volts of electricity, smaller than the amount in an AA household flashlight battery. This process is called “droplet-scale anodization,” which is simpler than existing manufacturing methods. Also, it is environmentally friendly, reducing energy consumption and chemical waste. It relies on the “electrowetting” effect, where an electric field changes the properties of a liquid droplet.  Consequently, researchers […]…

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A new set of board of trustees will spearhead the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) as it gears up for another year of initiatives to support the Philippine travel and tourism sector.  This year’s board members President Michelle G. Taylan, Vice President Virgincita Migrino, Vice President- Outbound Marites Cuan, Secretary Carmelite Bermudez, Treasurer Flora Caberte, Auditor Lani Cruz, PRO Elaine Garcia De Rueda and Assistant Secretary Meyn Limos Quiray took their oath at the Department of Tourism on February 10, 2025 with tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco leading the induction ceremony. The new set of GTBA officers pledged to once […]…

Keep on reading: GTBA Board takes oath for 2025: Vows fresh push for PH tourism growth

MANILA, Philippines — A man in Tarlac City was arrested for blackmailing his female ex-partner with their explicit videos, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) reported on Thursday. The ACG said the suspect was arrested in Barangay Culipat at 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 11. According to the ACG, the victim met the suspect at their place of work in 2023 and engaged in a relationship, living together for a year. However, in January 2025, the victim decided to separate from the suspect, who then began to threaten her that he would spread videos of their intimate moments caught […]…

Keep on reading: Man in Tarlac nabbed for blackmailing ex-partner with explicit videos

D’Angelo Russell scored 22 points in one of his best games since returning to the Brooklyn Nets, who continued their surge by holding on in the final minute for a 100-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in New York. After shooting 14 of 49 from the field in his previous four games, Russell made 9-of-15 shots and scored his second-most points since being acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers for Dorian Finney-Smith on Dec. 29. READ: NBA: Heat shut down by Nets in 1st game since Jimmy Butler trade Reserve Trendon Watford tied a season high by […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Surging Nets hold on against struggling 76ers

For his daughter Anechka’s 13th birthday, John Estrada expressed his hope that she would grow up like her mom Priscilla Meirelles, whom the actor described as “amazing.” Estrada dedicated a message to Anechka while showing moments from her recent music-themed party via his Instagram page on Wednesday, Feb. 12. “To my forever Baby ANECHKA, now that you’re in your teen years, I thank God every day that she gave me you.  I couldn’t ask for a better daughter, who is kind, smart, intelligent, so talented, prayerful, and most specially funny like her didi,” he said. Without making mention of Meirelles, […]…

Keep on reading: John Estrada wishes daughter to grow up like ‘amazing’ mom Priscilla Meirelles

It was a night of excitement for Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino’s fans as they kicked off the promotions for their upcoming film “My Love Will Make You Disappear” by revealing its poster in Quezon City. The onscreen partners were joined by their co-stars Karina Bautista, Benj Manalo, Lovely Abella, and Miguel Almendras at a poster reveal event at the Noctos Music Bar in Quezon City on Wednesday, February 12. The film’s poster shows Avelino with a shocked expression as Chiu is about to plant a kiss on his left cheek, as uploaded on Star Cinema and Star Magic’s social […]…

Keep on reading: Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino reveal ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’ poster

Jalen Brunson hit the game-winning shot with 11 seconds left in overtime for the host New York Knicks, who overcame a five-point deficit in the extra session to edge the Atlanta Hawks 149-148 in the highest-scoring game of the season. The Knicks recovered from blowing an 18-point lead in the second quarter lead and squandered a six-point edge in the final seconds of regulation. They have won two games in a row and four of their last five. READ: NBA: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 40, Knicks top Pacers Onyeka Okongwu drained two free throws with 24 seconds left to give the […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Jalen Brunson, Knicks survive OT battle with Hawks

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) has deployed mobile soil laboratories to three municipalities in Tarlac to improve soil health for crop cultivation. An attached bureau of the Department of Agriculture, the BSWM said mobile soil laboratory (MSL) operations continue in San Manuel, Moncada, and Anao towns as part of an initiative to enhance productivity. The MSL seeks to make soil testing accessible to all, bringing science-based soil solutions directly to the farmers and other stakeholders. “By making these services readily available, DA-BSWM empowers communities with the knowledge and tools needed for sustainable soil management […]…

Keep on reading: BSWM deploys mobile soil laboratories to 3 municipalities in Tarlac

MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall of several batches of Triocef oral drops (Cefixime), an antibiotic for bacterial infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, and UTI. In FDA Advisory No. 2025-0093 (Feb. 5), The Cathay Drug Company Inc. initiated a voluntary recall after third-party lab tests confirmed the product did not meet required quality standards, “based on the chemical assay tests performed by a third-party laboratory, which also concurred with the results of the manufacturer.” “Based on the submitted test reports, there were inconsistencies in the assay/potency test results,” FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate […]…

Keep on reading: FDA issues recall for ‘Triocef’ antibiotic due to quality defects

HONOR Philippines is proving that tech innovation goes beyond devices; it extends to how brands connect with consumers. Through a bold and data-driven approach to e-commerce, the leading global provider of smart devices has emerged as a standout performer on TikTok Shop, leveraging the platform’s full ecosystem to drive visibility, engagement, and sales. In the fourth quarter of 2024, HONOR recorded a 1.7x performance increase compared to Q1 to Q3, securing its place among TikTok Shop’s Top 20 brands in the Phones & Tablets category and ranking #13 overall. The brand’s success is rooted in a strategic fusion of product […]…

Keep on reading: HONOR Philippines transforms digital retail experience with TikTok Shop breakthrough