Tropical Storm ADA (international name: Nokaen) continues to influence weather conditions across large parts of Mindanao, bringing periods of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas, particularly in the islandโs eastern sections, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
EXPLAINER: What A Zamboanga Sibugay College Of Medicine Means โ And Why Itโs More Complicated Than It Sounds
The filing of House Bill No. 7071, which proposes the establishment of a Zamboanga Sibugay College of Medicine, has renewed public discussion on healthcare access, and medical education. Authored by Congresswoman Dr. Marly Hofer-Hasim, a physician-legislator, the bill seeks to…
EXPLAINER: Why tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. Is Suing A Congressman For โฑ100 Million โ And What We Should Know
Enrique Razon Jr. is not a flashy tycoon. He doesnโt trade insults online, doesnโt hold fiery press conferences, and rarely comments on politics. But make no mistake: Razon is one of the most powerful businessmen in the country โ and…
EXPLAINER | Why US Boat Attacks Are Raising Legal And Human Rights Alarms
The United States military launched a series of airstrikes on small boats operating in international waters in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific in September 2025. US officials said the vessels were linked to drug trafficking networks, presenting the…
EXPLAINER | Why Do You Have Phlegm In Your Throat?
If you often feel the need to clear your throat, especially in the morning or after meals, youโre not alone. That sticky or thick substance is phlegm, and while it can be annoying, it is usually the bodyโs natural way…
EXPLAINER: Can Marรญa Corina Machado Give Her Nobel Peace Prize To Donald Trump?
Short answer: No. A Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked. The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified this on Friday after Venezuelan opposition leader Marรญa Corina Machado suggested she wanted to give or share her recent Nobel Peace Prize…
EXPLAINER | Why Donald Trumpโs โAnti-Globalistโ Stance Looks Like Yankee Imperialism
Donald Trump brands himself as an anti-globalistโa disruptor of elite-driven international institutions and liberal world order. But critics argue that his policies and rhetoric donโt dismantle empire. Instead, they repackage American imperial power in nationalist language. So why does Trumpโs…
UN Says US Still Legally Bound To Pay Dues Despite Withdrawal Order
The United Nations (UN) has pushed back against a sweeping US directive ordering withdrawal from dozens of international bodies, stressing that Washington remains legally bound to pay its assessed contributions under the UN Charter. The clarification comes after a US…
Why Trump Wanted Greenland โ and Why Denmark and Greenland Said No
US President Donald Trump floated the idea of the United States โbuyingโ Greenland in 2019. He revived the idea of acquiring Greenland after the US attacked and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. The proposal was widely mocked as absurd. But behind…
Explainer: Was Duterte โKidnappedโ To The Hague? Why His ICC Case Is Not Like Maduroโs
A post widely shared on social media claims that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was kidnapped by fellow Filipinos and taken to The Hague โ drawing a parallel with what some describe as the โkidnappingโ of Venezuelaโs Nicolรกs Maduro. But…
What Are The Chances The Philippines Gets Dragged Into World War III?
Talk of a possible World War III (WW3) has resurfaced amid rising global tensionsโfrom the war in Ukraine to flashpoints in the Middle East and growing rivalry between the United States and China. This has raised a pressing question for…
Explainer: Romeo Poquiz Arrested For Inciting To Sedition, Why His โDouble Standardโ Claim Doesnโt Hold Up
Retired Major General Romeo Poquiz was arrested on inciting to sedition charges after publicly urging the military to rise against the government.ย He was freed on bail but quickly questioned why โcritics like himโ are arrested while alleged corrupt officials remain…






