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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Five agrarian reform beneficiaries’ organizations (ARBOs) in Zamboanga Sibugay received farm machinery and equipment worth P1.4 million from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to boost productivity and help them adapt to climate change. The turnover,…
South Cotabato, BARMM officials firm up peace, development push
IPIL, Philippines – Officials from South Cotabato and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are laying the groundwork for stronger peace and development cooperation in communities straddling their borders. On Thursday, August 7, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair…
Basilan eyes agri-industrial leap, shedding old image of conflict
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN – Once branded as a hotspot of violence, Basilan is now planting the seeds of transformation—this time, as Mindanao’s emerging agri-industrial hub. From coconut and rubber plantations to thriving fisheries and potential halal tourism, the island province…
Chinese-Led Scientists Discovers Deepest-Ever Chemosynthetic Ecosystem in Pacific Ocean
A Chinese-led team of marine scientists has discovered the deepest-known chemosynthetic ecosystem on Earth, capturing never-before-seen images of thriving sea life at depths of more than 9,000 meters in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The groundbreaking expedition, led by researchers aboard…
Only 87 DOH-run hospitals implement zero-balance billing — Health department
Despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA claim that Filipinos can now enjoy “zero-balance billing” in public hospitals, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified that only 87 government-run hospitals currently offer the policy. In a GMA News report on Sunday, July…
Why Your Favorite Fruits Might Be Sabotaging Your Sugar Goals
MANILA, Philippines – We’ve been told all our lives that fruits are healthy—and they are. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, they’re often the go-to for anyone trying to eat better. But here’s the catch: not all fruits are equal,…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Thinner, Lighter, Smarter — But Also Pricier
Samsung just redefined sleek. The tech giant has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and it’s now the thinnest and lightest book-style foldable smartphone on the planet. Measuring only 8.9mm when folded and a razor-thin 4.2mm when open, the…
Who is Atong Ang? Businessman at the Center of Sabungeros’ Disappearance
He is no stranger to controversy. From being a key figure in the fall of a Philippine president to being dragged into a messy celebrity feud, Filipino businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang has consistently found himself in the eye of the…
Can We Live Longer Without Giving Up Good Food? Science Says Maybe
Scientists have known that eating less can help animals live longer. But giving up food—or at least some of it—is easier said than done. So researchers have turned to the next best thing: finding drugs that could trick the body…
Comelec Cancels Duterte Youth Party-list Registration Over Legal Violations
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the registration of the Duterte Youth Party-list, officially known as Duty to Energize the Republic through the Enlightenment of the Youth Sectoral Party-list Organization, citing multiple violations of registration rules. In a decision…
Fruit and Weight Loss: Six Misunderstood Fruits That Actually Help You Shed Pounds
Navigating the maze of diet dos and don’ts can feel overwhelming in an age of social media fads and conflicting nutrition advice. One moment you’re told to ditch all fruits because of their sugar content; the next, you’re encouraged to…
Amazon’s Big AI Bet: How Generative Tech Is Reshaping the Company
Amazon is not just dipping its toes into the waters of artificial intelligence—it’s diving headfirst. In a sweeping internal memo, the company laid out how Generative AI is now embedded in nearly every corner of its operations, from your Alexa…
