Growing scientific evidence suggests that COVID-19 is not just a respiratory illness. Years after the pandemic began, researchers are increasingly warning that the virus may leave long-term effects on the brain, even after the initial infection has passed. What scientists…
FACT CHECK: Quote Card Claiming ICC Prosecutor Backs Duterte’s Innocence Is FALSE
A quote card circulating online shows ICC Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang saying: “In accordance with Rule 34, I am committed to supporting former President Rodrigo Duterte in his pursuit of the truth and ensuring a fair examination of the…
Why PMVIC Matters: Ensuring Every Ride Is Roadworthy
Ipil First PMVIC recently shared a simple but meaningful update: “One more satisfied customer checked off their motorcycle inspection and advance renewal today. Beat the rush by renewing early for a safer, smoother, and stress-free ride.” Behind that short message…
NASA Images Reveal Earth’s Hidden Magnetic Plasma Tail
For the first time, scientists have captured global images showing how Earth’s magnetic shield behaves — including a long-suspected but never-before-seen “tail” made of electrified gas. The discovery was made by NASA’s Imager for Magnetopause to Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE)…
Sinkholes Open Across Turkey — Prophecy or Warning From Climate Science?
MANILA, Philippines — Massive sinkholes, some plunging hundreds of feet into the ground, are tearing through central Turkey’s Konya Plain, unsettling farming communities and igniting online speculation that the phenomenon fulfills a biblical prophecy. On social media, some users have cited…
Your Daily Coca-Cola Habit: What Really Happens After That First Sip
For many Filipinos, opening a cold can of Coca-Cola is almost second nature — a quick boost during lunch, a reward after a long day, or a staple at family gatherings. But behind the familiar fizz, health experts are raising…
Beyond the Beaches: Why the Philippines Is Redefining Paradise in an Age of Climate Crisis
MANILA, Philippines — For decades, the Philippines marketed paradise in a single frame: white sand, blue water, and the promise of escape. But in an era of intensifying storms, coral bleaching, and vanishing coastlines, the country is being forced to…
A 30-Year-Old Sea-Level Forecast Turned Out To Be Right. Why That Matters Now
A sea-level rise forecast made nearly three decades ago — before today’s powerful computer models and artificial intelligence — has turned out to be strikingly accurate, underscoring both the reliability of climate science and the urgency of acting on it.…
Boatman arrested, P8.7 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Maritime police arrested a boatman and confiscated around P8.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes off the province’s coast, authorities said on Friday, December 12. The Zamboanga Sibugay Maritime Police Station (Marpsta) identified the suspect only as…
Explainer | Anti-Political Dynasty Bill: Does It Need Charter Change?
MANILA, Philippines – A fresh debate could erupt after Ako Bicol Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. warned that the long-delayed Anti-Political Dynasty Act cannot be enforced unless the Constitution is amended. The statement revived an old but unresolved question: Can Congress…
Geminid meteor shower to light up Philippine skies starting December 13
MANILA, Philippines – Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Geminid meteor shower, one of the most reliable and brightest annual celestial events, begins ramping up activity this week. The shower is expected to peak on the night of…
EXPLAINER: What is COBRA, the Philippines’ new locally developed weapon station?
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has formally turned over to the Department of National Defense (DND) a new piece of homegrown military technology: the Controller Operated Battle-Ready Armament, or COBRA. Marketed as a step forward in the country’s…






