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The filing of House Bill No. 7071, which proposes the establishment of a Zamboanga Sibugay College of Medicine, has renewed public discussion on healthcare access, and medical education. Authored by Congresswoman Dr. Marly Hofer-Hasim, a physician-legislator, the bill seeks to…
Fact Check: No Proof Russia Threatened NATO To Help Trump ‘Free Greenland’
A post circulating online claim that Russia has threatened NATO and offered to help former US President Donald Trump “free” or seize Greenland from Denmark. Verdict: FALSE / MISLEADING Why we fact-checked this Posts circulating on social media claim that…
Baba Vanga’s 2026 Predictions: Alien Contact And World War III
MANILA, Philippines — 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 — including alien contact and…
EXPLAINER: Why tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. Is Suing A Congressman For ₱100 Million — And What We Should Know
Enrique Razon Jr. is not a flashy tycoon. He doesn’t trade insults online, doesn’t hold fiery press conferences, and rarely comments on politics. But make no mistake: Razon is one of the most powerful businessmen in the country — and…
Explainer: Why Some Filipinos Call Canned Sardines “Tinapa”
Tinapa, in many Filipino households, traditionally means smoked fish—often galunggong or bangus—salted 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…
Cebu City Landfill Landslide Death Toll Rises To 12; Rescuers Detect Possible Signs Of Life
CEBU CITY, Philippines – 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…
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, you’re not alone. That sticky or thick substance is phlegm, and while it can be annoying, it is usually the body’s natural way…
Fact Check: Has France Begun Withdrawing From NATO?
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A draft resolution in France’s 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 France’s withdrawal from NATO was submitted…
Iranian Cleric Warns Of ‘Global Jihad’ If Supreme Leader Is Targeted
MANILA, Philippines — A senior Iranian cleric has warned that any attack on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could trigger what he described as a “global jihad,” escalating tensions amid heightened confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.…
Clicks Bets On Buttons Again, Unveils First Smartphone At CES 2026
MANILA, Philippines — 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,…
EXPLAINER: Can María 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 María Corina Machado suggested she wanted to give or share her recent Nobel Peace Prize…
Biometric Technology Exposes Passport Impostor At NAIA Terminal 3
Manila, Philippines — 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,…
