Day: January 19, 2026
EXPLAINER | Why Chinaโs Rocket Debris Keeps Falling Near Palawan โ And Why Itโs Hard To Stop
For years, Chinaโs space launches have raised alarms in Palawan after rocket debris repeatedly fell into waters off the provinceโs eastern coast. Lawmakers warn the debris threatens fishermen, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems. The concern resurfaced after Third District Palawan Rep. Gil Acosta Jr. said he would again raise the issue at the House of
Why Claims Comparing Kitty Duterte To Miriam Santiago Are Misleading
A social media post circulating online says Veronica โKittyโ Duterte is the โnext Miriam Defensor Santiago,โ invoking the late senatorโs legacy of brilliance, courage, and moral authority in Philippine politics. The short answer: The comparison is deeply misleading. Kitty Duterte has neither the public record, intellectual body of work, nor the independent political courage that
Araw Ng Tungawan at 65: A Town Marks Its Turning Point
The 65th Araw ng Tungawan is not just another date on the townโs calendar, marked by parades, pageants, and perfunctory speeches. This year, the celebration carries a deeper political and historical weight. It marks not only the founding anniversary of Tungawan but also a decisive break from nearly three decades of rule by one political
Upland Communities Plant Nearly 45,000 Trees In South Cotabato, GenSan
COTABATO CITY โ Upland communities in South Cotabato and nearby General Santos City have successfully grown nearly 45,000 forest and fruit trees over the past four years, a reforestation effort that environmental advocates say should be replicated across Central Mindanao. Environmentalists and religious leaders from Muslim and Christian groups in South Cotabato said on Sunday,
FACT CHECK: Has Finland Successfully Transmitted Electricity Through Air Using Sound Waves And Lasers?
A post circulating online claims that scientists in Finland have successfully transmitted electricity through air using ultrasonic sound waves and laser beams, positioning the country at the forefront of a wireless energy revolution. Rating: MISLEADING Whatโs being claimed A circulating post claims that researchers from the University of Helsinki and the University of Oulu have
Nuclear Signatures Detected In West Philippine Sea: What It Means
Scientists have detected elevated levels of a radioactive isotope linked to nuclear activity in parts of the West Philippine Sea, raising questions about how nuclear materials travel across oceans โ and what this means for the Philippines. The finding, however, does not signal a nuclear threat, researchers stress. Instead, it highlights how long-lived radioactive elements
