Utang na buhay: The financial burden of Philippine hospital bills
In the country, healthcare is so inaccessible that everyday Filipinos are forced to live with the uncertainty of being one hospitalization away from bankruptcy.
Lokalpedia crafts recipes to preserve Filipino food culture and beyond
It is sometimes said that, in the Philippines, there is a sixth love language. Beyond quality time and words of affirmation, Filipinos tend to bond through shared meals and a common appreciation for good food—and there is simply no food like Filipino food.
Cathy Manalo puts Filipinos on the map with geographical intelligence
Geoscientist Cathy Manalo leads Ulirat PH, aiming to digitize current maps and expand their functionalities by adding layers of environmental and social information beyond the geophysical.
Are the storms of today stronger than the storms of yesteryears?
With the noticeably higher temperatures we experienced this summer, does the escalation of climate change mean that this year’s typhoon season will be worse as well?
Death by plastic: Are bioplastics the answer to pervasive pollution?
The Philippines is one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution. We can try to reduce our plastic footprint, but its practical properties simply make it impossible to eliminate from the market on a meaningful scale currently. This is why bioplastics may provide a promising alternative.