A cyberattack on Binance resulted in the theft of an estimated $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency, with most of the funds drained in just 20 minutes. Blockchain analysts linked the breach to TraderTraitor, a North Korean hacking group previously implicated in the $1.5 billion Bybit heist.
Macacua Clinches Bangsamoro Chief Minister Post
Abdulrauf Macacua secured 51 votes to become Bangsamoro chief minister, defeating former leader Ahod Ebrahim in the inaugural session of…
Wing Van Carrying ₱1.2M in Suspected Illegal Mineral Ore Falls Into Authorities’ Hands
A wing van carrying 24.05 metric tons of suspected illegally sourced mineral ore was intercepted in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte,…
14 Hospitalized After Mistaking Poisonous Tuba-tuba Fruits for Lanzones in South Cotabato
Thirteen schoolchildren and an adult were hospitalized after eating ripe tuba-tuba fruits in Barangay Topland, Koronadal City. All 14 victims…
P96 Income Per Day Makes Filipino Nonpoor? What the Government’s Poverty Line Really Means
The government’s ₱96.22 daily poverty threshold has sparked questions about what it means to be poor in the Philippines. But the figure is not an individual daily wage or proof that a Filipino can afford a decent living. Here’s what the official statistics actually say.
Macacua Clinches Bangsamoro Chief Minister Post
Abdulrauf Macacua secured 51 votes to become Bangsamoro chief minister, defeating former leader Ahod Ebrahim in the inaugural session of the newly elected 80-member parliament.
Wing Van Carrying ₱1.2M in Suspected Illegal Mineral Ore Falls Into Authorities’ Hands
A wing van carrying 24.05 metric tons of suspected illegally sourced mineral ore was intercepted in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, after authorities received a tip about the shipment.
14 Hospitalized After Mistaking Poisonous Tuba-tuba Fruits for Lanzones in South Cotabato
Thirteen schoolchildren and an adult were hospitalized after eating ripe tuba-tuba fruits in Barangay Topland, Koronadal City. All 14 victims have since been discharged and are recovering at home.
Too Much Cheese May Harm Your Heart. Here’s What Experts Recommend
Cheese can be part of a healthy diet, but eating too much may increase saturated fat and sodium intake. Nutrition experts recommend moderation, with a cardiologist suggesting 3 to 7 ounces weekly to help manage heart health risks.
Rainy Season Drives Flu-Like Illness Surge in Philippines, DOH Says
Influenza-like illness cases in the Philippines rose 35% to 13,321 in the latest two-week monitoring period, which the Department of Health attributed to seasonal patterns during the rainy season. Dengue cases increased slightly, while leptospirosis cases fell 60%.
Betelgeuse Bounces Back From Mysterious Dimming; Astronomers Spot Clues That a Companion Star is Disturbing Its Atmosphere
New radio observations show Betelgeuse’s atmospheric temperatures have returned to typical levels following its historic dimming. Researchers also found clues that a companion star, Siwarha, may be disturbing the red supergiant’s atmosphere as it orbits through it.
Climate Change to Threaten 65% of Island Ecosystems by 2050, Study Finds
Climate change will be the leading threat to 65% of the world’s island ecosystems by 2050, according to a global assessment identifying 16,578 islands exposed to environmental pressures.
DepEd Sets Temperature Thresholds for Class Suspensions During Extreme Heat
The Department of Education has issued new guidelines allowing school heads to shorten class hours, shift to hybrid learning or suspend classes based on classroom temperature and humidity readings during extreme heat.
BARMM, Zamboanga Peninsula Emerge as Hotspots for Illicit Cigarette Trade
BARMM and the Zamboanga Peninsula recorded illicit cigarette incidence rates above 80%, far exceeding the Philippine national rate of 16.3%.
Police, Military Personnel Deployed in Cotabato City for Bangsamoro Parliament Opening
Hundreds of troops and police officers, backed by combat vehicles, have been deployed across Cotabato City ahead of the Oct. 30 opening of the newly elected Bangsamoro parliament, as lawmakers prepare to choose the next chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.