The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Zamboanga Sibugay has partnered with the Kauswagan Integrated Farmers Services Association (KIFSA) to strengthen local agri-business by providing PhP500,000 to enhance the production and marketing of their beloved spicy vinegar, known locally as “Sinamak.” For KIFSA farmers, this is more than just financial aid—it’sContinue Reading

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his brutal war on drugs. The ICC, based in The Hague, is investigating the thousands of extrajudicial killings Duterte allegedly orchestrated between 1 November 2011 and 16 MarchContinue Reading

Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating every corner of the planet—crawling up food chains, swirling in the oceans, settling onto mountaintops, and even accumulating inside our bodies. But beyond the alarming presence of microplastics everywhere, a new and unexpected danger is emerging: they may be supercharging bacteria to become resistant toContinue Reading