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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Zamboanga Sibugay reminded private sector employers to strictly follow labor standards, particularly the mandatory release of the 13th Month Pay to rank-and-file workers on or before December 24. Provincial…
Q&A: What We Know — And Don’t Know — About Ramil Madriaga And His Explosive Claims
MANILA, Philippines – The name Ramil Lagunoy Madriaga has reemerged in the national conversation after his sworn affidavit surfaced alleging that he delivered illicit funds for the 2022 vice-presidential campaign of Sara Duterte. His claims have since circulated online, raising…
EXPLAINER: Why a White Crow Appeared in Misamis Oriental — and What Makes It So Rare
A bird photographer’s snapshot from Jasaan, Misamis Oriental has drawn nationwide attention: a white crow, a creature so uncommon that many Filipinos are seeing one for the first time. But what exactly is a white crow, and why does it…
World Bank Rates DA’s PRDP Scale-Up ‘Satisfactory,’ Notes Gains in Rural Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines – The World Bank has rated the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Scale-Up “satisfactory,” noting its strong early performance in improving rural infrastructure, strengthening enterprises, and advancing value-chain planning across the country. The assessment, based…
FDA Probes Possible Vaccine-Linked Deaths in Adults, Amid Scrutiny Over Child Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its probe into whether coronavirus vaccines may be linked to deaths among adults, following internal claims that at least 10 children “died after and because of” receiving COVID-19 shots — a…
Top Brands Roll Out Big Discounts for 12.12 Tech Deals
Major tech brands in the Philippines are slashing prices as the much-anticipated 12.12 sale kicks off, offering holiday shoppers a wide range of deals—from vlogging cameras and drones to Apple products, smartphones, and laptops. Published ahead of the sale rush,…
PSA: Pilots, Tech Professionals Still Top Highest-Paid Jobs in PH
MANILA, Philippines – If you’re aiming for one of the country’s highest-paid jobs, the latest figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that aviation and high-skilled tech occupations continue to dominate the wage ladder in 2024. The PSA’s 2024…
Basilan Eyes Mixed Solar-Hydrogen Plant to End Years of Unstable Power
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Basilan may soon take a major step away from its decades-long dependence on unreliable diesel power as Lamitan City explores the possibility of hosting a mixed solar-hydrogen power plant that could cut electricity costs by half. Lamitan…
Why buying local agri products for holiday gifts matters
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – As the holiday rush begins, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 9 is making a simple appeal: choose local. Buy a bag of locally grown coffee, a jar of homemade coco jam, or a…
The Edge of the Philippines: Where the Islands Fall Into the Sea
PALAWAN, Philippines – At the country’s farthest edges, where cellphone signals flicker out and the sea begins to swallow the sky, the Philippines reveals a version of itself that feels ancient, unguarded, and strangely intimate. Out here, the geography becomes…
Fact Check: No, there is no “red alert” predicting a magnitude 6.5–8.5 earthquake in Pacific countries
A post circulating on Facebook, attributed to the page Earthquake News Everyday, warns that from “now to the next 4–12 hours” and “the next 5–7 days,” a “very strong/big one earthquake (6.5 ~ 8.5)” could strike multiple countries across the…
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Challenges What We Know About Comets and Planetary Formation
The newly identified interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is reshaping scientists’ understanding of how planetary systems form across the Milky Way, according to new observations from NASA and independent astronomers. It is only the third confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our…
