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MANILA, Philippines โ Senate Minority Leader Vicente โTitoโ Sotto III has been elected Senate president, unseating Senator Francis โChizโ Escudero after barely a year at the helm. The coup, confirmed by a reliable source in the Senate, was fueled by political baggage that Escudero could not shake off: the impeachmentContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Residents here are urging the Bangsamoro parliament to fast-track the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Childrenโs Hospital Act of 2025, a measure that seeks to establish a dedicated childrenโs hospital in the city. The bill, authored by Parliament Member Naguib Sinarimbo, envisions a 200-bed facility toContinue Reading
Scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, youโve probably seen it: influencers peeling away layers of their skin to reveal a baby-smooth glow. Chemical peels, once confined to dermatology clinics, are now being marketed in small bottles you can order online and apply at home. For a generation obsessed with instant results,Continue Reading
Supplements can be a lifesaver when youโre low on nutrients, but letโs be realโsometimes they do more harm than good. Take the wrong dose, or the wrong kind, and suddenly youโre dealing with bloating, cramps, or worse. Here are 10 common supplements that could wreak havoc on your digestive systemโandContinue Reading
For years, Romana Didulo traveled across Canada in an RV, proclaiming herself the โQueen of Canada.โ She issued decrees on social media declaring that citizens no longer had to pay taxes, mortgages or utility bills. Some followers believed her โ and lost their homes, their savings, and their grip onContinue Reading
Frenchie Mae Cumpio was only 20 when she began making waves in Eastern Visayas journalism. As a campus editor, radio commentator, and later head of the alternative media outlet Eastern Vista, she gave voice to typhoon survivors, farmers, and fisherfolk long ignored by mainstream media. Her reporting was bold, unflinchingContinue Reading
Senior citizens will no longer need to carry those bulky purchase booklets just to enjoy their medicine discounts at pharmacies. The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered all FDA-licensed drugstores to honor the 20% discount for seniors even without the traditional booklet, as long as they present a valid IDContinue Reading
