Month: January 2026
Fact Check: No Proof Russia Threatened NATO To Help Trump โFree Greenlandโ
A post circulating online claim that Russia has threatened NATO and offered to help former US President Donald Trump โfreeโ or seize Greenland from Denmark. Verdict: FALSE / MISLEADING Why we fact-checked thisย Posts circulating on social media claim that Russia is openly threatening NATO and positioning itself as an ally of Donald Trump in
Baba Vangaโs 2026 Predictions: Alien Contact And World War III
MANILA, Philippines โ Predictions attributed to Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic who died in 1996, are once again circulating online, fueled by claims that she foresaw major global events set to unfold in 2026 โ including alien contact and the outbreak of World War III. Born Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova in 1911, Baba Vanga became
EXPLAINER: Why tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. Is Suing A Congressman For โฑ100 Million โ And What We Should Know
Enrique Razon Jr. is not a flashy tycoon. He doesnโt trade insults online, doesnโt hold fiery press conferences, and rarely comments on politics. But make no mistake: Razon is one of the most powerful businessmen in the country โ and the richest Filipino, with an estimated net worth of around $14 billion. Razon is the
Explainer: Why Some Filipinos Call Canned Sardines โTinapaโ
Tinapa, in many Filipino households, traditionally means smoked fishโoften galunggong or bangusโsalted and cured through smoking at a time when refrigeration was rare. For generations, it was a staple of survival: affordable, filling, and easy to store. So why do many elder Filipinos casually refer to canned sardines as tinapa? The answer lies in preservation
Bangsamoro Parliament OKs New District Map Ahead Of 2026 Polls
The Bangsamoro Parliament approved before dawn on Tuesday a bill reconfiguring the 32 parliamentary districts in the autonomous region, clearing a major legal hurdle ahead of its first-ever elections. The measure, Parliament Bill 415, was passed on third and final reading after a marathon session that ended past midnight on Monday. It is intended to
Cebu City Landfill Landslide Death Toll Rises To 12; Rescuers Detect Possible Signs Of Life
CEBU CITY, Philippines โ The death toll from the landslide at a landfill in Cebu City has climbed to 12, authorities said Tuesday, as search and rescue teams continue to dig through debris amid reports of possible signs of life beneath the site. At least 24 people remain missing, while 12 others were injured in
Earth Has Been Seeding The Moon With Its Atmosphere For Billions Of Years โ Study
Particles from Earthโs atmosphere have been drifting into space and landing on the Moon for billions of years, according to a new study that reshapes how scientists understand the long-standing relationship between the two celestial bodies. The research suggests that Earth has been quietly supplying the Moon with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen through
EXPLAINER | Why US Boat Attacks Are Raising Legal And Human Rights Alarms
The United States military launched a series of airstrikes on small boats operating in international waters in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific in September 2025. US officials said the vessels were linked to drug trafficking networks, presenting the attacks as part of a tougher counternarcotics campaign. But as details of the operations came
Cotabato Province, BARMM Health Ministry Sustain Services For SGA Towns
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines โ Residents of eight newly created Moro towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanaoโs (BARMM) Special Geographic Area (SGA) have welcomed the continued cooperation between the Cotabato provincial government and the Bangsamoro Ministry of Health, saying the partnership has ensured uninterrupted delivery of basic services despite jurisdictional changes. The townsโPahamuddin,
ANALYSIS | Trump, Venezuela, And The Oil Industryโs Cold Shoulder
Claims that the entire US oil industry has rejected Donald Trumpโs push to revive Venezuelaโs oil sector are overstated โ but the resistance from major energy players is real, deep, and rooted in hard experience. In recent days, a viral narrative has framed Trump as isolated and rebuffed by Americaโs oil giants after he floated
EXPLAINER | Why Do You Have Phlegm In Your Throat?
If you often feel the need to clear your throat, especially in the morning or after meals, youโre not alone. That sticky or thick substance is phlegm, and while it can be annoying, it is usually the bodyโs natural way of protecting itself. Phlegm is a type of mucus produced by glands lining the nose,
Fact Check: Has France Begun Withdrawing From NATO?
MANILA, PHILIPPINES โ A draft resolution in Franceโs National Assembly has sparked global discussion, but claims that Paris is starting a formal withdrawal from NATO are misleading. THE CLAIM A draft resolution to begin Franceโs withdrawal from NATO was submitted to the National Assembly, signaling a bold political challenge to Europeโs defense posture and U.S.
