Month: February 2026
World’s Oldest Rock Art Found In Indonesia: 67,800-Year-Old Hand Stencil Rewrites Human History
Researchers say the Sulawesi cave art predates previous finds by 15,000 years and may link early Indonesians to the first Australians.
LOOK UP: Here’s How To Photograph The March 3, 2026 ‘Blood Moon’ Like A Pro — Even With Your Phone
The only total lunar eclipse until 2028 will light up the sky in deep red. Here’s how to time, frame, and shoot it right.
Senators Press BFAR To Share Vessel Tracking Data Amid Fight Over 15-Kilometer Municipal Waters
Senators order BFAR to share vessel monitoring data as LGUs, Oceana push to protect 15-km municipal waters from commercial fishing. (Image courtesy of Oceana) MANILA, Philippines — Senators are pressing the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to explain why vessel monitoring data meant to curb illegal fishing remains largely unshared with agencies and
Bamboo Gains Ground In Tampakan. Leaders Push Replication Across Mindanao.
Leaders in Region 12 and BARMM urge companies to replicate SMI’s bamboo program in Tampakan, citing high survival rates and erosion control. COTABATO CITY — Environmental groups and local officials in Central Mindanao are calling on more companies and local governments to follow the Bamboo Development Program (BDP) of Sagittarius Mines Incorporated (SMI) in the
Samsung Galaxy S26 series debuts with AI front and center ahead of MWC 2026
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 lineup with AI upgrades, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and new 2nm Exynos 2600 in select markets. (Image by freepik) Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, just days ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026), marking another incremental but strategic update to its
Carpio: Filipinos Must Confront Conscience Over Duterte Drug War Killings
Former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio urges moral reckoning as ICC hears Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war case over alleged crimes against humanity. (Image by Wikimedia Creative Commons) MANILA, Philippines – Former Supreme Court associate justice Antonio Carpio is calling for a “moral reckoning” as the International Criminal Court (ICC) presses ahead with hearings against former
Talaba Festival Aims For Guinness World Record With 1.3-Km Line Of Oyster Shells
Zamboanga Sibugay gears up for a Guinness World Record with 360,000 oyster shells lined across 1.3 km in the Talaba Festival 2026. (Uncredited photo) Zamboanga Sibugay is turning its famed Talaba Festival into a global spectacle, lining up 360,000 oyster shells across 1.3 kilometers on February 26, 2026, in a bid for a Guinness World
#TelegramBan? DICT Chief Floats App Block Over Porn, Scam Concerns
DICT chief Henry Aguda floats possible Telegram ban over porn, scams, and OSEAC, sparking debate on encryption and digital rights. (Image by freepik) Is a Telegram ban coming? In a radio interview on Dos Por Dos of DZRH, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda said the government is considering blocking Telegram
Blood Moon Alert: Gear Up To Share Total Lunar Eclipse On March 3, 2026
A total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, will be visible in the Philippines, with nearly an hour of totality and a striking red “blood moon.” (Image by freepik) Social media feeds are expected to glow red on March 3, 2026, as Filipinos gear up to share photos and videos of a rare “blood moon”
LOOK: UP Scientists Map Hidden Volcanoes, And Faults. What They Spot Beneath Could Boost PH Clean Energy
UP-MSI scientists map submarine volcanoes, unmapped Palawan faults, and identify strong OTEC potential in Philippine waters. Beneath the waves of the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and southern Philippine Sea, Filipino scientists have uncovered a world of hidden volcanoes, unmapped faults, and even potential sources of clean energy. Researchers from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science
Inter-Agency Team Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mining Site In South Cotabato
Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining site in Tampakan, South Cotabato, seizing equipment in a joint anti-illegal mining crackdown. (Contributed Photo) COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining facility near a river in Barangay Tablu, Tampakan, South Cotabato, on Friday, February 20, as part of a joint anti-illegal mining operation
Three Presidents, Three ICC Cases: What We Know About Their Cases
MANILA, Philippines — Three former and sitting presidents — Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, Omar al‑Bashir of Sudan, and Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya — have faced charges of crimes against humanity. However, their responses to the International Criminal Court (ICC) vary, highlighting the limitations of international justice and enforcement. What We Know Rodrigo Duterte (Philippines)
