A new study suggests that drinking beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older adults, thanks to naturally occurring compounds that improve blood vessel function. Researchers at the University of Exeter found that consuming a daily “shot” of nitrate-rich…
Hydrogen Seen as Key Fuel in Clean Energy Future
Humanity has been using hydrogen since the 17th century — long before scientists understood what it was. English chemist Henry Cavendish identified it as a distinct element in 1766, naming it “hydrogen,” meaning “water-former.” Centuries later, hydrogen is again drawing…
ICC Rejects Duterte’s Bid for Interim Release, Citing Flight Risk and Threat to Proceedings
MANILA, Philippines (DSC) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, citing concerns over flight risk, obstruction of justice, and the potential for continued criminal activity. In a 23-page ruling issued…
The Silent Signals: What 9 Million Lives Reveal About Heart Attack and Stroke
By the time a heart attack strikes or a stroke hits, the body has often been sending signals for years—quiet warnings that many of us miss or ignore. Now, a massive international study involving more than 9 million adults from…
Are the Davao Oriental and Cebu Quakes Connected? Experts Say Unlikely
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Mati City, Davao Oriental on Friday morning, shaking large parts of Mindanao and Visayas and triggering brief tsunami warnings. The tremor, recorded at 9:43 a.m. on October 10, was located at 07.09°N, 127.09°E,…
Vitamin D May Help Slow Biological Aging, New Study Finds
A recent study suggests that a familiar supplement—vitamin D—could play a powerful role in slowing the biological aging process. Science can’t reverse chronological aging (your actual age in years). That is a given. But researchers are making strides in understanding…
Zamboanga Sibugay Army battalion gets new commander
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – The 1st Infantry Division (1ID) of the Philippine Army has implemented a leadership change in the 106th Infantry Battalion (106IB) based in the province. Lieutenant Colonel Ezrael Oloan formally assumed command of the 106IB, succeeding Lieutenant Colonel…
SSS launches new MySSS Card that doubles as debit card
MANILA, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) has rolled out its new MySSS Card, an identification card that also works as a debit card for members’ transactions. The MySSS Card will serve as the default disbursement account for members…
16 Hidden Island Gems in the Philippines You Need to Visit
The Philippines is a dream for island lovers, boasting over 7,000 islands scattered across turquoise waters. While Boracay, Cebu, Siargao, and El Nido dominate Instagram feeds, the country still have 16 island gems that hide countless secret escapes far from…
7 Things You Should Know About Earthquakes — and Why the Pacific Ring of Fire Matters
When the ground shakes, it reminds us how fragile life can be. Earthquakes strike without warning, shattering homes, claiming lives, and testing the resilience of communities. Around the world, millions live under this constant threat — and many of them…
Tropical storm Bualoi leaves 10 dead, over 433,000 evacuated in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Bualoi swept across the central Philippines, leaving at least 10 people dead and forcing more than 433,000 residents to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone areas, disaster officials said on Friday, September 27. The storm made…
ChatGPT is no longer just a work tool – study finds it’s shaping everyday life worldwide
MANILA, Philippines – ChatGPT is quickly shedding its image as a niche tech tool, with a new study showing it has become part of people’s everyday routines across the globe. A joint analysis by OpenAI and Harvard economist David Deming…






