Month: October 2025
Desilting Project Boosts Irrigation for Over 3,000 Hectares in Zamboanga del Sur
BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur — About 500 cubic meters of silt were removed from the Sibuguey Valley Irrigation System (SVIS), improving water flow and ensuring consistent irrigation across 3,275 hectares of farmland, the National Irrigation Administration-Zamboanga Peninsula said Thursday. The clearing and desilting operation, which began Sept. 20 and concluded last week, was carried out
Blaan Leaders, SMI Partner to Deliver Health Services in Remote Tampakan Villages
COTABATO CITY — Community leaders, including members of the Blaan tribe, and employees of a private firm have joined forces to deliver health services to marginalized residents in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato. Barangay Buto Chairman Ferdinand Encia said Thursday, October 16, that personnel from Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) turned over medicines and
BARMM Medical Mission Aids 105 Poor Residents in Cotabato’s Special Geographic Area
COTABATO CITY — A total of 105 indigent residents from the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) benefited from the latest medical mission conducted by the office of Bangsamoro Parliament Member Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. on Monday, October 13. The medical outreach, held in Barangay Kadigasan in the
Beetroot Juice Found to Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that drinking beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older adults, thanks to naturally occurring compounds that improve blood vessel function. Researchers at the University of Exeter found that consuming a daily “shot” of nitrate-rich beetroot juice for two weeks led to a measurable drop in blood pressure among older
Hydrogen Seen as Key Fuel in Clean Energy Future
Humanity has been using hydrogen since the 17th century — long before scientists understood what it was. English chemist Henry Cavendish identified it as a distinct element in 1766, naming it “hydrogen,” meaning “water-former.” Centuries later, hydrogen is again drawing attention, this time as a potential cornerstone of the clean energy transition. It already powers
Tungawan: The Hidden Paradise of Zamboanga Sibugay
Tucked quietly between the shimmering coastlines of the Sibuguey Bay and the lush hinterlands of Zamboanga Sibugay lies a town that few have truly explored — Tungawan. Tungawan may appear as just another stopover for many travelers rushing through the highway from Ipil to Zamboanga City. But for those who take the time to look
Moon Meets Jupiter in Stunning Night Sky Conjunction Tonight
Stargazers are in for a celestial treat tonight as the Moon and Jupiter appear side by side in the night sky in a striking astronomical event known as a conjunction. Shortly after sunset, the bright waxing gibbous Moon will rise alongside Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, creating a dazzling sight visible to
Explainer I What caused the magnitude 7.4 earthquake off Davao Oriental?
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Oct. 10, 2025. The tremor was not triggered by a fault line on land, but by movement along the Philippine Trench — a major undersea subduction zone. What is the Philippine Trench? The Philippine Trench lies east of Mindanao and the Visayas. It
ICC Rejects Duterte’s Bid for Interim Release, Citing Flight Risk and Threat to Proceedings
MANILA, Philippines (DSC) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, citing concerns over flight risk, obstruction of justice, and the potential for continued criminal activity. In a 23-page ruling issued Friday, the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I stated that Duterte’s detention remains necessary under the Rome
NASA Study Finds Northern Hemisphere Growing Dimmer, Raising Climate Concerns
WASHINGTON (DAILY SUN CHRONICLE) — A new NASA-supported study has found that the northern hemisphere is becoming dimmer than the southern hemisphere, a shift that could have significant implications for global climate patterns. Using data from NASA’s Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) satellite, researchers led by Norman Loeb of NASA’s Langley Research
The Silent Signals: What 9 Million Lives Reveal About Heart Attack and Stroke
By the time a heart attack strikes or a stroke hits, the body has often been sending signals for years—quiet warnings that many of us miss or ignore. Now, a massive international study involving more than 9 million adults from South Korea and the United States is sounding the alarm: nearly every major cardiovascular event
Are the Davao Oriental and Cebu Quakes Connected? Experts Say Unlikely
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Mati City, Davao Oriental on Friday morning, shaking large parts of Mindanao and Visayas and triggering brief tsunami warnings. The tremor, recorded at 9:43 a.m. on October 10, was located at 07.09°N, 127.09°E, about 62 kilometers southeast of Manay, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the
