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A wildlife documentary titled 'Wild Philippines' showcasing the archipelago's most dangerous predators is drawing massive attention, with engagement nearing three million. The film highlights rarely seen predatory species across the Philippine islands and their hunt for survival. Viewers are sharing it widely, fuelling discussion about the country's unique and often overlooked biodiversity.

An essay by Florence Hazrat explores how the parenthesis, a punctuation mark Erasmus called 'little moons' and George Puttenham praised as a 'figure of tolerable disorder', was embraced by Elizabethan writer Philip Sidney. The piece, published via Project Gutenberg, examines how Sidney used parentheses not as a minor device but as an essential tool of his prose and poetry, despite Renaissance warnings that they be used sparingly and not 'too thick'.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is preparing for a potentially severe 'Godzilla' El Niño event that threatens to drive up food prices and complicate the country's inflation outlook. Officials are weighing how drought damage to agriculture could feed into inflation and affect monetary policy decisions in the months ahead.

French politician Florian Philippot appears in connection with Les Incorrectibles, the satirical YouTube programme he hosts, which has drawn around 134,000 likes on a recent episode. The show, known for its combative, anti-establishment tone, remains a popular outlet for Philippot following his departure from frontline electoral politics, and continues to fuel debate among French and European political audiences.

Health officials in Agusan del Sur province in the southern Philippines have declared a dengue outbreak, signaling a sharp rise in mosquito-borne infections in the area. The declaration typically prompts intensified anti-dengue measures such as fogging, cleanup campaigns and hospital readiness. Dengue remains a recurring seasonal threat across the Philippines, and outbreaks in Mindanao provinces often draw national attention.

Former Miss Universe Philippines Celeste Cortesi and British entrepreneur Jonathan Sterling have announced they will raise their soon-to-be-born son through a co-parenting arrangement. Cortesi said the two are now focused on "creating a healthy co-parenting environment" for the child, signalling that their romantic relationship has ended ahead of the birth. The statement has drawn attention from followers following her pageant career.

Mynt, the company behind Philippine mobile wallet GCash, has priced its initial public offering at 6.6 pesos per share, according to sources. The listing would be one of the Philippines' most closely watched market debuts, drawing attention given GCash's dominant position in the country's fast-growing digital payments sector and what it signals for fintech valuations in Southeast Asia.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is preparing for a potentially severe 'Godzilla' El Niño event, which threatens to disrupt food supplies and drive up inflation in the Philippines. The weather pattern could hit agricultural output and rice prices, adding pressure on policymakers already battling elevated inflation. The drought linked to El Niño is expected to test the central bank's efforts to keep price growth under control.

A Patek Philippe exhibition is headlined by complicated versions of the Calatrava, the brand's classic dress watch. The showcase highlights rare references that pair the Calatrava's minimalist design with added complications such as chronographs and calendars, drawing attention from collectors and horology enthusiasts discussing the models on display and their significance in the company's history.

New studies led by University of the Philippines climate scientist Rafaela Jane Delfino warn that typhoons in a warmer world may bring heavier rainfall, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides for communities across the Philippines. The findings highlight growing climate dangers for one of the world's most typhoon-exposed countries.