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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) has filed criminal cases against seven private schools accused of collecting millions in subsidies for “ghost students” – non-existent enrollees fraudulently listed as beneficiaries of the government’s voucher program. Education Secretary Sonny Angara confirmed the move on Wednesday, September 4, during aContinue Reading
Dr. Jeremy London has spent years opening chests and repairing damaged hearts. But when his own heart cried out for help, he brushed it aside — until it nearly killed him. London, a heart surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, was the picture of health: he exercised regularly, ate well, and keptContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – Corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects has cost the Philippine economy up to P118.5 billion in just two years, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said. “Because of ghost projects, our economy lost between P42.3 billion and P118.5 billion from 2023 toContinue Reading
Vitamins are often seen as harmless boosters of health — daily companions to strengthen immunity, sharpen memory, and add energy. But health experts are warning that “too much of a good thing” can, in fact, turn toxic. According to medical resources such as WebMD, the risks of over-supplementation are realContinue Reading
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Anthony Tario Austria grew up in Buug, a quiet town in Zamboanga Sibugay where his mother worked the rice fields and later took on odd jobs in Malaysia to keep the family afloat. Life was difficult, but in the middle of poverty, Anthony discovered a gift:Continue Reading
We all love a quick fix. Alarm blares, you stumble to the kitchen, and boom—instant 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 here’s the eyebrow-raising twist: that beloved scoop of instant could be linkedContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan has resigned from his post effective September 1, 2025, as the agency faces heightened scrutiny over alleged anomalies in flood control projects. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed on Monday, September 1, that he has accepted Bonoan’s resignation, citing “command responsibility”Continue Reading
