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UP-MSI scientists map submarine volcanoes, unmapped Palawan faults, and identify strong OTEC potential in Philippine waters. Beneath the waves of the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and southern Philippine Sea, Filipino scientists have uncovered a world of hidden volcanoes, unmapped faults, and even potential sources of clean energy. Researchers from theContinue Reading
Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining site in Tampakan, South Cotabato, seizing equipment in a joint anti-illegal mining crackdown. (Contributed Photo) COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining facility near a river in Barangay Tablu, Tampakan, South Cotabato, on Friday, February 20, as part ofContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — Three former and sitting presidents — Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, Omar al‑Bashir of Sudan, and Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya — have faced charges of crimes against humanity. However, their responses to the International Criminal Court (ICC) vary, highlighting the limitations of international justice and enforcement. WhatContinue Reading
In the photo, Vice Mayor Joel Calma receives a P1.5 million check from Nelsie Distura, a representative of Sagittarius Mines Incorporated, intended to fund the joint streetlight project of his office and the company in their municipality. (Contributed Photo) The Office of the Vice Mayor of Kiblawan in Davao delContinue Reading
MAWAB, Davao de Oro, Philippines — Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Infantry Division distributed relief goods to flood-hit communities in parts of Mindanao from February 20 to 21, as heavy rains displaced families in Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. The Army division said its troops augmentedContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Eight people were killed in separate landslides in two adjoining provinces in the Davao Region after days of heavy rainfall from Wednesday to early Friday, authorities said on Saturday. Flooding also hit several barangays in Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur in Caraga (Region 13),Continue Reading
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A 20-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly selling substandard computers and cellphones valued at nearly P2 million. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said the suspect was found in possession of electronic devices that were not type-approved by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC),Continue Reading
