Astronomers may have finally solved a long-standing cosmic mystery: how minerals that require extreme heat end up inside comets formed in the coldest reaches of […]
Bangsamoro Leaders’ Partnership That Crosses Political Lines to Bring Peace, Healthcare, and Hope to Ligawasan Communities
PIKIT, Cotabato โ The people still need help. That is one thing that has remained remarkably simple in a region where political boundaries can be complicated That shared reality brought Bangsamoro Parliament Member Kadil Sinolinding Jr. โ better known as โDoc Jojoโ โ and Ligawasan Vice Mayor Jenaida Abas together on Friday, August 28, for talks aimed at strengthening cooperation…
5,000 Cops Deployed to BARMM: Massive Security Operation Launched as Region Braces for First-Ever Parliamentary Election
BARMM deploys thousands of security forces as governors, police, and military brace for the region's first parliamentary elections on September 14. (John Unson) COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Thousands of police officers are being mobilized across the Bangsamoro region as authorities brace for a potentially tense election day in areas already identified as hotspots. With the clock ticking toward September 14,…
Indian National Arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay Over Violations of Law Protecting Women and Children
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAYโ Police arrested an Indian national in this town after a court issued a warrant accusing him of three counts of allegedly violating the Philippinesโ law protecting women and children from violence. The arrest was carried out under a valid judicial warrant, police said, although authorities did not disclose the specific allegations or circumstances behind the three cases…
Could New Mexicoโs Meta Ruling Change Meta’s Social Media Platforms?
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million and make sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram protect children, in a landmark case that could have…
AI Boom or Water Crisis? Philippines’ Massive Pax Silica Hub Puts Scarce Resources to the Test
New Clark City was formerly military land hosting US bases, but it is now a master-planned area along the Luzon Economic Corridor. The Philippines hopes this site will help it…
Digital Age, Same Old Battles: Disinformation Weaponized Against Indigenous Peoples
The Philippines likes to celebrate its digital riseโand not without reason. We are among the most connected populations in the world, spending hours online, shaping conversations, influencing elections, and increasingly,…
Chinese National Arrested In Zamboanga Sibugay For Alleged Visa Violation
The BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Authorities arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday for allegedly working as a manager at a business establishment without the […]
Sex, Shame, And Hope: What Filipino Christians Are Missing In Todayโs Culture
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debatesโespecially about […]
Explainer | Did China Warn PH Officials To โPay The Priceโ?
Yes. China did issue a public warningโbut understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that they would โpay the priceโ […]
Microplastics May Affect Childrenโs Health Before Theyโre Born, Study Finds
Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Scientists have long warned about their potential health […]
FACT CHECK: Does The ICC Detain Duterte Without Enough Witnesses?
A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterteโand that it jails suspects even while still investigating. Rating: MISLEADING Whatโs […]
Why You Can Own A House In Greenland โ But Never The Land Beneath It
At first glance, Greenlandโs property system sounds radical: no one privately owns land. There are no land titles to buy, sell, or mortgage. Yet people […]
EXPLAINER | Why Chinaโs Rocket Debris Keeps Falling Near Palawan โ And Why Itโs Hard To Stop
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 […]
Why Claims Comparing Kitty Duterte To Miriam Santiago Are Misleading
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 […]
Araw Ng Tungawan at 65: A Town Marks Its Turning Point
The 65th Araw ng Tungawan is not just another date on the townโs calendar, marked by parades, pageants, and perfunctory speeches. This year, the celebration […]
Upland Communities Plant Nearly 45,000 Trees In South Cotabato, GenSan
COTABATO CITY โ Upland communities in South Cotabato and nearby General Santos City have successfully grown nearly 45,000 forest and fruit trees over the past […]
FACT CHECK: Has Finland Successfully Transmitted Electricity Through Air Using Sound Waves And Lasers?
A post circulating online claims that scientists in Finland have successfully transmitted electricity through air using ultrasonic sound waves and laser beams, positioning the country […]