Month: July 2025
Only 87 DOH-run hospitals implement zero-balance billing โ Health department
Despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA claim that Filipinos can now enjoy โzero-balance billingโ in public hospitals, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified that only 87 government-run hospitals currently offer the policy. In a GMA News report on Sunday, July 28, the DOH said the program covers only hospitals directly managed by the department and
Why Your Favorite Fruits Might Be Sabotaging Your Sugar Goals
MANILA, Philippines โ Weโve been told all our lives that fruits are healthyโand they are. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, theyโre often the go-to for anyone trying to eat better. But hereโs the catch: not all fruits are equal, especially if youโre cutting down on sugar. Health-conscious eating has become more urgent as more
Harvard Physicist Says Interstellar Object That Hit Earth May Be Alien Probe
A Harvard University astrophysicist has reignited the extraterrestrial debate by proposing that an object that entered our solar system in 2014 may have originated from an alien civilization. In a bold claim thatโs drawing both intrigue and skepticism from the scientific community, Professor Avi Loeb said the interstellar object known as IM1 (Interstellar Meteor 1)
Blaan leaders reaffirm support for Tampakan mining project
KORONADAL CITY โ Blaan tribal leaders in South Cotabato have reiterated their commitment to honor their tribeโs Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for the large-scale copper-gold mining project in Tampakan, South Cotabato, as the controversial venture moves closer to full operation. The tribal council, represented by Domingo Collado, the Blaansโ designated representative to the
Of Cockpits and Congress: How the House Rushed a Gambling Franchise Amid a Mass Disappearance
In what has become one of the most chilling unsolved crimes in recent years, the case of the missing sabungerosโcockfighting aficionadosโhas exposed not only the dark underbelly of e-sabong operations. It also exposed the disturbing proximity of political power to gambling interests. The first signs of trouble came in 2021, when separate reports emerged of
Tribal leaders, execs back new watchdog group for Tampakan mining project
COTABATO CITY โ Local officials, business groups, and Blaan tribal leaders have thrown their support behind a newly formed multi-sectoral body tasked with monitoring community development projects tied to the controversial Tampakan mining venture in Central Mindanao. The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region 12 launched the 1st Joint Monitoring Team (JMT) last week
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Thinner, Lighter, Smarter โ But Also Pricier
Samsung just redefined sleek. The tech giant has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and itโs now the thinnest and lightest book-style foldable smartphone on the planet. Measuring only 8.9mm when folded and a razor-thin 4.2mm when open, the Z Fold 7 weighs a mere 215gโlighter than even the Galaxy S25 Ultra. But donโt
Who is Atong Ang? Businessman at the Center of Sabungerosโ Disappearance
He is no stranger to controversy. From being a key figure in the fall of a Philippine president to being dragged into a messy celebrity feud, Filipino businessman Charlie โAtongโ Ang has consistently found himself in the eye of the storm. Now, more than two decades after his name first made headlines, Ang is again
Can We Live Longer Without Giving Up Good Food? Science Says Maybe
Scientists have known that eating less can help animals live longer. But giving up foodโor at least some of itโis easier said than done. So researchers have turned to the next best thing: finding drugs that could trick the body into thinking it’s on a diet, without the hunger pangs. Two such drugs have emerged
