A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Oct. 10, 2025.ย The tremor was not triggered by a fault line on land, but by movement along the Philippine Trench โ a major undersea subduction zone.…
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 07.09ยฐN, 127.09ยฐE,…
SSS launches new MySSS Card that doubles as debit card
MANILA, Philippines โ The Social Security System (SSS) has rolled out its new MySSS Card, an identification card that also works as a debit card for membersโ transactions. The MySSS Card will serve as the default disbursement account for members…
Blockchain is not the enemy โ governance is
The governmentโs sudden love affair with blockchain has sparked both optimism and skepticism. Senator Bam Aquino filed Senate Bill 1330, “An Act Mandating The Establishment And Implementation Of A National Budget Blockchain System To Enhance Transparency, Accountability, And Public Participation…
7 Things You Should Know About Earthquakes โ 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 โ and many of them…
In Tungawan, a mayoral win saves WMSU campus from possible closure
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The recent elections in this small farming town carried consequences far beyond politics: they determined the fate of a local college campus. For many residents, a win by mayoralty candidate Lalay Climaco, daughter of outgoing mayor…
Charlie Kirkโs death and the future of Trumpโs conservative movement
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative firebrand and one of Donald Trumpโs closest political allies, was gunned down on September 10 while hosting a Turning Point USA campus event. The killing shocked Americaโs right-wing movement โ and raised questions about its…
Wesley Calls Out Selective Mourning Over Charlie Kirk
In the wake of Charlie Kirkโs assassination, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church delivered a fiery sermon that has ignited national debate over how America remembers its most polarizing figures. Wesley, a widely respected preacher known for…
When Vitamins Turn Toxic: The Hidden Dangers of Over-Supplementation
Vitamins are often seen as harmless boosters of health โ daily companions to strengthen immunity, sharpen memory, and add energy. But health experts are warning that โtoo much of a good thingโ can, in fact, turn toxic. According to medical…
Instant Coffee Lovers, We Need to Talk About Your Eyes
We all love a quick fix. Alarm blares, you stumble to the kitchen, and boomโinstant coffee saves the day. No grinding, no brewing, no waiting. Just hot water, a spoon, and your daily dose of fake-it-til-you-make-it energy. But hereโs the…
Rebel Leader Turns to Ecotourism : How a Former MILF Combatant Found Peace in Zamboanga Sibugay
Eleven years after the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed a historic peace agreement, a former rebel leader has reinvented himselfโnot as a fighter, but as an entrepreneur, building an ecotourism destination in a province once synonymous…
MILF Fighter to Farmer: Abdulpatah Alimanโs Journey from War to Peace in Maguindanao del Sur
GUINDULUNGAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR โ Beneath the gently oscillating canopy of young coconut trees, Abdulpatah Bato Aliman washes the grime from his callused hands. Resplendent with corn stalks, fruit trees, and vegetable plots border his agricultural land. A chorus of…






