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MANILA, Philippines — The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier M/V Devon Bay that capsized near Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal last week was carrying nickel ore, not iron ore, according to shipping industry data and clarifications from Philippine maritime authorities, correcting earlier reports that misidentified the cargo. The vessel, crewed by 21 Filipino seafarers,Continue Reading
At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump told European leaders that if the United States hadn’t played a decisive role in World War II, Europeans today would “all be speaking German and a little Japanese perhaps.” Verdict: Misleading / Historically oversimplified WhatContinue Reading
At first glance, Greenland’s property system sounds radical: no one privately owns land. There are no land titles to buy, sell, or mortgage. Yet people still build homes, run businesses, and pass properties on to new owners. So how does it work? Land belongs to the public, not individuals InContinue Reading
For years, China’s space launches have raised alarms in Palawan after rocket debris repeatedly fell into waters off the province’s eastern coast. Lawmakers warn the debris threatens fishermen, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems. The concern resurfaced after Third District Palawan Rep. Gil Acosta Jr. said he would again raise theContinue Reading
The 65th Araw ng Tungawan is not just another date on the town’s calendar, marked by parades, pageants, and perfunctory speeches. This year, the celebration carries a deeper political and historical weight. It marks not only the founding anniversary of Tungawan but also a decisive break from nearly three decadesContinue Reading
The killing of a Philippine Coast Guard station commander along a busy national highway in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay is not just another crime blotter entry. It is a chilling reminder of how fragile public safety remains—even for those sworn to protect it. Lt. (junior grade) Glennick S. Ytang was notContinue Reading
Particles from Earth’s atmosphere have been drifting into space and landing on the Moon for billions of years, according to a new study that reshapes how scientists understand the long-standing relationship between the two celestial bodies. The research suggests that Earth has been quietly supplying the Moon with gases suchContinue Reading
