Month: January 2026
EXPLAINER: How Global Warming Is Making The Philippines More Vulnerable To Disasters
Global warming is no longer a distant threat for the Philippines—it is actively reshaping the country’s risk landscape, making extreme weather more frequent, intense, and deadly. International environmental group 350.org sounded the alarm after new data showed that 2025 was the world’s third-warmest year on record, underscoring how fast the climate crisis is accelerating. Why
Fact Check: Would Europe Be “Speaking German” Without The US In World War II?
At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump told European leaders that if the United States hadn’t played a decisive role in World War II, Europeans today would “all be speaking German and a little Japanese perhaps.” Verdict: Misleading / Historically oversimplified What Trump Actually Said In a
EXPLAINER: Why The Philippines Banned — Then Allowed Again — Elon Musk’s Grok AI
The Philippine government is set to restore access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk–backed company xAI, just days after ordering internet providers to block it nationwide. So what happened — and why did regulators reverse course so quickly? What is Grok? Grok is an AI chatbot integrated into X (formerly Twitter).
Webb Telescope Shows How ‘Fire-born’ Crystals End Up In Icy Comets
Astronomers may have finally solved a long-standing cosmic mystery: how minerals that require extreme heat end up inside comets formed in the coldest reaches of planetary systems. New observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope show that crystalline silicates—minerals forged only at very high temperatures—are created near young stars and then flung outward to distant,
Chinese National Arrested In Zamboanga Sibugay For Alleged Visa Violation
The BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday for allegedly working as a manager at a business establishment without the required permits, police said. The arrest was carried out by joint operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Immigration (BI), and the Army’s 106th Infantry Battalion in
Sex, Shame, And Hope: What Filipino Christians Are Missing In Today’s Culture
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debates—especially about sex—rarely leave the public square. Yet beneath this appearance of moral clarity lies a deep contradiction: we talk endlessly about sex, but we struggle to offer hope. From TikTok trends
Explainer | Did China Warn PH Officials To “Pay The Price”?
Yes. China did issue a public warning—but understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that they would “pay the price” if they continue what Beijing calls the spread of “malicious information” against China. The statement was made by a spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs during a regular press
Microplastics May Affect Children’s Health Before They’re Born, Study Finds
Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Scientists have long warned about their potential health risks. Now, a new study suggests their impact may go even further — possibly affecting the health of the next generation. The study shows that exposure to microplastics can alter
FACT CHECK: Does The ICC Detain Duterte Without Enough Witnesses?
A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterte—and that it jails suspects even while still investigating. Rating: MISLEADING What’s the issue? Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have circulated claims suggesting that the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not have enough witnesses against him and that the Court imprisons
Why You Can Own A House In Greenland — But Never The Land Beneath It
At first glance, Greenland’s property system sounds radical: no one privately owns land. There are no land titles to buy, sell, or mortgage. Yet people still build homes, run businesses, and pass properties on to new owners. So how does it work? Land belongs to the public, not individuals In Greenland, all land is collectively
EXPLAINER | Why China’s Rocket Debris Keeps Falling Near Palawan — And Why It’s Hard To Stop
For years, China’s space launches have raised alarms in Palawan after rocket debris repeatedly fell into waters off the province’s 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 “Kitty” Duterte is the “next Miriam Defensor Santiago,” invoking the late senator’s 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
