Day: August 5, 2025
Basilan eyes agri-industrial leap, shedding old image of conflict
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN โ Once branded as a hotspot of violence, Basilan is now planting the seeds of transformationโthis time, as Mindanaoโs emerging agri-industrial hub. From coconut and rubber plantations to thriving fisheries and potential halal tourism, the island province is undergoing a quiet revolution powered by peace, policy reforms, and people-centered development. โWe are
Chinese-Led Scientists Discovers Deepest-Ever Chemosynthetic Ecosystem in Pacific Ocean
A Chinese-led team of marine scientists has discovered the deepest-known chemosynthetic ecosystem on Earth, capturing never-before-seen images of thriving sea life at depths of more than 9,000 meters in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The groundbreaking expedition, led by researchers aboard the manned submersible Fendouzhe (which means โStriverโ in Chinese), explored the Kuril-Kamchatka and Aleutian trenches.
