Month: January 2026
Iranian Cleric Warns Of โGlobal Jihadโ If Supreme Leader Is Targeted
MANILA, Philippines โ A senior Iranian cleric has warned that any attack on Iranโs Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could trigger what he described as a โglobal jihad,โ escalating tensions amid heightened confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Ayatollah Mohsen Araki, a prominent Shiite religious figure, said targeting the Supreme Leader would not
EXPLAINER | Inside A Stellar Nursery: How Astronomers Decoded The Violent Birth Of A Young Star
When you look up at the night sky, familiar stars like Orionโs Belt, Sirius, and Betelgeuse often steal the show. But just above these bright beacons lies a quieter constellation with an extraordinary secret. Perseus, barely noticeable to the naked eye, hosts one of the closest and most active stellar nurseries to Earth โ a
Clicks Bets On Buttons Again, Unveils First Smartphone At CES 2026
MANILA, Philippines โ In a smartphone market dominated by glass slabs and endless scrolling, American startup Clicks is making a bold contrarian move: bringing physical keyboards back into the spotlight. Known for its external keyboards for iPhone and Android devices, Clicks built a niche following among users nostalgic for the tactile typing experience of BlackBerry
EXPLAINER: Can Marรญa Corina Machado Give Her Nobel Peace Prize To Donald Trump?
Short answer: No. A Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked. The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified this on Friday after Venezuelan opposition leader Marรญa Corina Machado suggested she wanted to give or share her recent Nobel Peace Prize with US President Donald Trump. Hereโs what you need to know. What did the Nobel
Biometric Technology Exposes Passport Impostor At NAIA Terminal 3
Manila, Philippines โ Advanced biometric face-referencing technology led to the arrest of a suspected passport impostor at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. Immigration authorities identified the suspect as Nimo Ahmed Hassan, 21, a woman who attempted to leave the country for Italy aboard a Qatar Airways
FACT CHECK: Has Trump Warned Mexico, Cuba, Colombia And The Philippines After A U.S. Invasion Of Venezuela?
A widely circulated claim asserts that U.S. President Donald Trump has issued warnings to Mexico, Cuba, Colombia and the Philippines following a purported U.S. invasion of Venezuela. VERDICT Partly False / Misleading While there are credible reports that Trumpโs government has escalated rhetoric against countries like Mexico, Colombia and Cuba in the wake of a
Army Relieves Training Official After He Withdraws Support For Marcos
MANILA, Philippines โ The Philippine Army immediately relieved a training official from his post after publicly declaring that he was withdrawing support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a move that marked the first known case of an active-duty Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officer doing so amid the administrationโs flood control corruption controversy. Army
EXPLAINER | Why Donald Trumpโs โAnti-Globalistโ Stance Looks Like Yankee Imperialism
Donald Trump brands himself as an anti-globalistโa disruptor of elite-driven international institutions and liberal world order. But critics argue that his policies and rhetoric donโt dismantle empire. Instead, they repackage American imperial power in nationalist language. So why does Trumpโs anti-globalist stance often look like old-style Yankee imperialism? What does Trump mean by โanti-globalismโ? Trump
AFP Clarifies Col. Mongaoโs Status Amid โWithdrawal Of Supportโ Rumors
A recent social media post claimed that Col. Audie Mongao, a senior officer in the Philippine Army, had withdrawn support for the Marcos administration, sparking widespread online discussion.ย The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) quickly moved to clarify the situation, emphasizing administrative personnel actions and the officerโs current status. What Happened Col. Mongao, a Philippine
Zamboanga Sibugay: The Philippinesโ Youngest Province In The Zamboanga Peninsula
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of Mindanao, with Ipil as its capital and largest municipality. It is bordered by Zamboanga del Norte to the north, Zamboanga del Sur to the east, Zamboanga City to the southwest, and Sibuguey Bay in the Moro Gulf to the south.
Islands Youโve Probably Never Heard Of โ But Should
Bali, Santorini, or Bora Bora likely swim to mind when you think of escapes to exotic islands. But beyond the well-worn paths of mainstream tourism, the world is dotted with lesser-known island paradises โ each with its own distinct character, culture, and adventure waiting to be discovered. These are places most travelers havenโt heard ofโฆ
Zamboanga Sibugay Inks Strategic Partnerships With National Agencies To Boost Public Safety, Housing, Livelihoods
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The provincial government of Zamboanga Sibugay has sealed a series of strategic partnerships with key national government agencies, aiming to strengthen public safety, expand access to housing, protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and preserve indigenous livelihoods. The agreements, signed on separate occasions under the leadership of Governor Ann K. Hofer, signal
