The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debatesโespecially about […]
Year: 2026
Explainer | Did China Warn PH Officials To โPay The Priceโ?
Yes. China did issue a public warningโbut understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that they would โpay the priceโ […]
Microplastics May Affect Childrenโs Health Before Theyโre 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 […]
FACT CHECK: Does The ICC Detain Duterte Without Enough Witnesses?
A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterteโand that it jails suspects even while still investigating. Rating: MISLEADING Whatโs […]
Why You Can Own A House In Greenland โ But Never The Land Beneath It
At first glance, Greenlandโs property system sounds radical: no one privately owns land. There are no land titles to buy, sell, or mortgage. Yet people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UP Open University Launches 28 Free Online Courses For First Half Of 2026
MANILA, Philippines โ The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has unveiled a new lineup of 28 free online courses that learners across the […]