EXPLAINER: How Global Warming Is Making The Philippines More Vulnerable To Disasters
Global warming is no longer a distant threat for the Philippines—it is actively reshaping the country’s risk landscape, making extreme…
Fact Check: Would Europe Be “Speaking German” Without The US In World War II?
At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump told European leaders that if…
EXPLAINER: Why The Philippines Banned — Then Allowed Again — Elon Musk’s Grok AI
The Philippine government is set to restore access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk–backed company xAI,…
Webb Telescope Shows How ‘Fire-born’ Crystals End Up In Icy Comets
Astronomers may have finally solved a long-standing cosmic mystery: how minerals that require extreme heat end up inside comets formed…
Chinese National Arrested In Zamboanga Sibugay For Alleged Visa Violation
The BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday for allegedly working as a manager at…
Sex, Shame, And Hope: What Filipino Christians Are Missing In Today’s Culture
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is…
Explainer | Did China Warn PH Officials To “Pay The Price”?
Yes. China did issue a public warning—but understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that…
Microplastics May Affect Children’s Health Before They’re Born, Study Finds
Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Scientists have long…
FACT CHECK: Does The ICC Detain Duterte Without Enough Witnesses?
A viral claim suggests the ICC has no witnesses against former president Rodrigo Duterte—and that it jails suspects even while…
Why You Can Own A House In Greenland — But Never The Land Beneath It
At first glance, Greenland’s property system sounds radical: no one privately owns land. There are no land titles to buy,…
EXPLAINER | Why China’s Rocket Debris Keeps Falling Near Palawan — And Why It’s Hard To Stop
For years, China’s space launches have raised alarms in Palawan after rocket debris repeatedly fell into waters off the province’s…
Why Claims Comparing Kitty Duterte To Miriam Santiago Are Misleading
A social media post circulating online says Veronica “Kitty” Duterte is the “next Miriam Defensor Santiago,” invoking the late senator’s…