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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
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered stricter monitoring and intensified intelligence-gathering to prevent terrorism-related recruitment and training activities in Mindanao, following warnings of renewed militant movements in parts of the region. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the police force is in constant coordination withContinue Reading
Incoming college students will soon have expanded access to higher education nationwide following the launch of a new government-funded, merit-based scholarship program. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Friday signed a joint memorandum circular establishingContinue Reading
A Facebook post by a Western Samar-based vlogger claims that former senator Mar Roxas criticized former president Rodrigo Duterte, allegedly saying Duterte’s leadership was abusive, chaotic, and responsible for the deaths of many innocent people due to his failed war on drugs. Verdict: FALSE Facts Former senator Mar Roxas hasContinue Reading
Global warming is no longer a distant threat for the Philippines—it is actively reshaping the country’s risk landscape, making extreme weather more frequent, intense, and deadly. International environmental group 350.org sounded the alarm after new data showed that 2025 was the world’s third-warmest year on record, underscoring how fast theContinue Reading
Scientists have detected elevated levels of a radioactive isotope linked to nuclear activity in parts of the West Philippine Sea, raising questions about how nuclear materials travel across oceans — and what this means for the Philippines. The finding, however, does not signal a nuclear threat, researchers stress. Instead, itContinue Reading
Enrique Razon Jr. is not a flashy tycoon. He doesn’t trade insults online, doesn’t hold fiery press conferences, and rarely comments on politics. But make no mistake: Razon is one of the most powerful businessmen in the country — and the richest Filipino, with an estimated net worth of aroundContinue Reading
