The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically, with about half of the world鈥檚 population now at risk. In fact, dengue incidence in the last 50 years has increased 30-fold, expanding to new countries, from urban to rural settings. The Philippines is among the top countries where dengue is endemic, and for several months now, […]

Filipinos love Christmas. It鈥檚 long been a tradition that the whole country instantly switches into a cheery holiday mood once the- ber months come. But what people love more than the holidays itself are the festivities鈥攖he numerous handaan and salo-salo with relatives, office Christmas parties, and the perfect noche buena and media noche meals with […]

If you鈥檇 like to teach 2,000 students at any given time but can鈥檛 cram them into one classroom, what do you do? The UP Open University (UPOU) has the answer鈥攁nd the good news is, it鈥檚 free, it鈥檚 open to everyone, and you don鈥檛 even have to catch a ride to get there. It鈥檚 the massive […]