Day: December 28, 2024
Policeman’s Bus Rampage Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Officers Wounded
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A policeman is now behind bars after a shocking shooting spree on a passenger bus at the Cotabato-Davao del Sur border before dawn on Saturday, December 28. The incident left one passenger dead and two responding officers wounded. The suspect, Police Corporal Alfred Dawatan Sabas of Police Precinct 7 in General
Tea and How it Could Expose You to Billions of Microplastics
A warm cup of tea is often seen as a source of comfort, but recent research suggests it could come with an unsettling twist—billions of micro- and nanoplastics per sip. Many tea bags are made with materials containing microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than a millimeter in size. When exposed to hot water, these particles break
PAGASA: Four Weather Systems to Bring Rainy Weekend
Filipinos should prepare for a wet weekend as four weather systems are expected to bring rains across various parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced the weather conditions on Saturday, December 28. Thunderstorm Advisory No. 4 #NCR_PRSD Issued at: 4:00 AM, 28 December 2024(Saturday) Moderate to heavy rainshowers with
Endangered Green Sea Turtle Returns to the Wild in Zamboanga del Norte
Government agency’s personnel released a green sea turtle, an endangered species, back into the wild in Zamboanga del Norte. This successful wildlife rescue effort highlights the ongoing commitment of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to protecting the Philippines’ natural heritage. The release took place at a resort in Guimputlan village, Dapitan City,
Do You Have Cold? Blowing Your Nose Can Do More Harm
Cold and flu season is here, and with it comes that all-too-familiar feeling of being stuffed up, sniffly, or worse—battling a nose that feels completely clogged with mucus. Naturally, your first instinct might be to grab a tissue and blow your nose. It’s a simple fix, right? Well, not always. It turns out, blowing your
