For years, Chinaโs space launches have raised alarms in Palawan after rocket debris repeatedly fell into waters off the provinceโs eastern coast. Lawmakers warn the debris threatens fishermen, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems. The concern resurfaced after Third District Palawan Rep. Gil Acosta Jr. said he would again raise the issue at the House of […]
A social media post circulating online says Veronica โKittyโ Duterte is the โnext Miriam Defensor Santiago,โ invoking the late senatorโs legacy of brilliance, courage, and moral authority in Philippine politics. The short answer: The comparison is deeply misleading. Kitty Duterte has neither the public record, intellectual body of work, nor the independent political courage that […]
In a development that has captured global economic attention, **China posted its largest-ever trade surplus in 2025 โ around $1.19โ$1.2 trillion โ despite renewed U.S. tariffs aimed at curbing Chinese exports. What Is a Trade Surplus โ and Why Does It Matter? A trade surplus happens when a country exports more goods than it imports. […]
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 Services Administration (PAGASA). While the storm remains offshore, weather experts warn that its interaction with […]
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 open medical education opportunities for local students and, in the long run, strengthen healthcare delivery […]
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 the richest Filipino, with an estimated net worth of around $14 billion. Razon is the […]
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 attacks as part of a tougher counternarcotics campaign. But as details of the operations came […]
Claims that the entire US oil industry has rejected Donald Trumpโs push to revive Venezuelaโs oil sector are overstated โ but the resistance from major energy players is real, deep, and rooted in hard experience. In recent days, a viral narrative has framed Trump as isolated and rebuffed by Americaโs oil giants after he floated […]
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 of protecting itself. Phlegm is a type of mucus produced by glands lining the nose, […]