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Cotabato City, Philippines — Ethnic Blaan farmers in the highlands of Datalblao, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, are optimistic about improving their livelihood following the completion of a footbridge over the Dalol River, which previously hindered their access to the town market during rainy days. The Blaans, an indigenous group in MindanaoContinue Reading
A human rights group has denounced the financial terrorism charges filed against two pastors of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zamboanga Sibugay. The pastors had extended sanctuary to individuals claiming their lives were in danger—a fundamental act of compassion they say is being unjustly criminalized. Grecian T. Asoy, spokespersonContinue Reading
The Philippines has emerged as a vital player in Asia’s growth story with a population exceeding 115 million and an economy that continues to gain momentum. Larger economies such as China and India often overshadowed it. But the archipelago nation presents unique characteristics that could make it a bellwether forContinue Reading
When will the end come for humanity? Will it be through a nuclear holocaust, surpassing critical climate thresholds, the rise of AI-powered robots, or an asteroid reminiscent of Don’t Look Up? This haunting question fuels countless research papers, debates, and late-night social media rants. But according to one theorist, humanity—nowContinue Reading
During Friday’s sentencing for 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records, former President and now President-elect Donald Trump delivered a disjointed statement via video feed, leaving many in the courtroom visibly frustrated. The case stems from allegations that Trump orchestrated hush-money payments during the 2016 presidential campaign to concealContinue Reading
At first glance, fish and wildfires seem to have little in common. But as winds reaching 100 miles per hour fueled catastrophic blazes across Los Angeles, incoming President Donald Trump placed the blame on a tiny, endangered fish that lives hundreds of miles away. In a post on Truth Social,Continue Reading
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is raising alarms over the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to allow commercial fishing in municipal waters, pointing to a growing body of evidence that overfishing is threatening the sustainability of the nation’s marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen. Recent studiesContinue Reading
