Stories Behind The Headlines
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Minimum wage earners in the Bangsamoro region will receive a two-tranche,…
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 Donโt Look Up? This haunting question fuels countless research papers, debates, and…
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…
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…
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is raising alarms over the Supreme Courtโs (SC) decision to allow commercial fishing in municipal waters, pointing to a growing body of evidence that overfishing is threatening the sustainability of the nationโs…
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that four in ten Filipinos, or 41%, support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Conducted between December 12 and December 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase, the survey highlights the nationโs…
Meta Platforms, Inc.โs decision to scrap its fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has alarmed experts. They warned that Meta’s decision could amplify disinformation ahead of the Philippines’ midterm elections in May. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, associate professor at…
Skywatchers are in for a treat this January, with celestial events lighting up the evening sky. It is a rare opportunity to view four bright planets simultaneously to meteor showers and planetary conjunctions this month, an exciting lineup for observers.…
Elon Musk, the tech mogul and the worldโs richest man, is crafting a strategy to place himself above nation-states, potentially reshaping a new world order in his own image. Political analyst0 Elad Nehorai said Muskโs growing influence is part of…
The Philippine government has taken significant steps to bridge the gap between education and employment, placing a spotlight on the technical-vocational (tech-voc) track in senior high schools. Promoting TESDA certifications and launching parallel initiatives, the country is addressing a persistent…
