TikTok, the wildly popular social media app with 170 million American users, is facing a shutdown in the United States this Sunday unless a last-minute intervention halts the federal ban. The looming deadline has sparked a flurry of political maneuvering…
Joe Biden’s Farewell Warning: Defending Democracy in Perilous Times
In a poignant final address to the nation from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden issued a heartfelt warning about the perils facing American democracy. He spoke with the gravitas of a leader passing the torch. Biden cautioned against the…
Ceasefire Deal Reached Between Hamas and Israel
“More than 400 days of struggle, a day of success,” declared President Joe Biden on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone with the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This pivotal deal, brokered with support from the United…
Catholic Priest Calls for Action: ‘Fight for the Truth’
Fr. Milan Ted Torralba of the Archdiocese of Manila delivered a powerful message from the pulpit of the Manila Cathedral, urging Catholics to stand firm in the fight for truth and justice. “We must fight for the truth of the…
La Niña Emerges Late: What It Means for the Philippines and the World
A weak La Niña climate pattern has finally emerged in the Pacific Ocean, arriving months later than anticipated. This development brings the potential for disruptive weather patterns worldwide—raising risks of drought in some regions and intensifying rains in others—even as…
Rising Sea Levels Threaten 13 Iconic Cities by 2050
The increasing pace of global rising sea levels, driven by melting ice sheets and warming oceans, is putting some of the world’s most iconic cities at risk of submersion. By 2050, major urban centers like Amsterdam, Miami, and others could…
Footbridge Boosts Farming Prospects for Blaans in Sultan Kudarat
Cotabato City, Philippines — Ethnic Blaan farmers in the highlands of Datalblao, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, are optimistic about improving their livelihood following the completion of a footbridge over the Dalol River, which previously hindered their access to the town market…
Group Condemns Financial Terrorism Charges Against Zamboanga Sibugay Pastors
A human rights group has denounced the financial terrorism charges filed against two pastors of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zamboanga Sibugay. The pastors had extended sanctuary to individuals claiming their lives were in danger—a fundamental act of compassion…
Fish, Fires, and Falsehoods: How Misinformation Fanned the Flames of LA’s Wildfires
At first glance, fish and wildfires seem to have little in common. But as winds reaching 100 miles per hour fueled catastrophic blazes across Los Angeles, incoming President Donald Trump placed the blame on a tiny, endangered fish that lives…
SWS: 4 in 10 Filipinos Support Impeachment of VP Duterte
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that four in ten Filipinos, or 41%, support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Conducted between December 12 and December 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase, the survey highlights the nation’s…
Meta’s Decision to End Fact-Checking Sparks Concerns Ahead of Philippine Elections
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s decision to scrap its fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has alarmed experts. They warned that Meta’s decision could amplify disinformation ahead of the Philippines’ midterm elections in May. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, associate professor at…
Skywatchers Delight: Four Bright Planets, Meteor Showers, and More
Skywatchers are in for a treat this January, with celestial events lighting up the evening sky. It is a rare opportunity to view four bright planets simultaneously to meteor showers and planetary conjunctions this month, an exciting lineup for observers.…






