DEPDev says structural barriers, not low income alone, keep poverty high in Zamboanga Peninsula, calling for long-term reforms.
โWalang Pasokโ: How Typhoons Keep Halting the Philippine Economy
Frequent typhoons and โwalang pasokโ declarations deliver recurring blows to productivity, agriculture, and household incomes โ a chronic challenge for one of Asiaโs fastest-growing economies.
El Niรฑo is Here: Philippines Braces for Potentially ‘Super’ Dry Spell as Pacific Heats Up โ Could Last Until 2027
El Niรฑo has arrived. Philippine authorities confirmed sea surface temperatures crossed the key threshold, signaling the likely start of a powerful climate pattern that could persist until early 2027 and bring drier conditions across the country.
Coral Reefs Are Bleaching Faster Than EverโCan They Still Recover?
Coral reefs worldwide are bleaching at unprecedented rates as ocean temperatures rise. Scientists warn recovery windows are shrinking fast.
Nipah Virus Explained: Symptoms, Transmission, And Global Risk
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have heightened health surveillance after India confirmed new cases of the deadly Nipah virus, a zoonotic disease with a high fatality rate but limited human-to-human transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) said two cases…
EXPLAINER | What Is The Doomsday Clock, And Why Does It Keep Moving Closer To Midnight?
The Doomsday Clock is one of the worldโs most enduring symbols of existential risk โ a stark reminder of how close humanity is to self-destruction. In 2025, atomic scientists pushed the clock closer to midnight than ever before, citing escalating…
Australia Braces For Another Weekend Heatwave, Fire Danger Rises
Australia is set to endure another intense heatwave this weekend, with meteorologists warning of soaring temperatures and elevated fire danger across several states. Weather forecasts show temperatures climbing well above seasonal averages, particularly in southeastern Australia. Parts of South Australia,…
Climate Risks Grow From Arctic To Tropics As Scientists Debate Risky Fixes
MANILA, Philippines โ Scientists are exploring bold ways to cool a rapidly warming planet, even as new research warns that climate change is intensifying risks to water, food, and ecosystems across the globe. A series of newly published studies shows…
EXPLAINER: How Global Warming Is Making The Philippines More Vulnerable To Disasters
Global warming is no longer a distant threat for the Philippinesโit is actively reshaping the countryโs risk landscape, making extreme weather more frequent, intense, and deadly. International environmental group 350.org sounded the alarm after new data showed that 2025 was…
A 30-Year-Old Sea-Level Forecast Turned Out To Be Right. Why That Matters Now
A sea-level rise forecast made nearly three decades ago โ before todayโs powerful computer models and artificial intelligence โ has turned out to be strikingly accurate, underscoring both the reliability of climate science and the urgency of acting on it.…
Warming Planet Is Supercharging Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution and climate change are often treated as two separate global crises. One clogs our rivers and oceans; the other heats the planet and drives extreme weather. But a growing body of scientific evidence shows these twin threats are…
Iceland Declares Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse a National Security Threat
Iceland has declared the potential collapse of a key Atlantic Ocean current system a national security threat, warning that its failure could destabilize weather, food, and energy systems vital to the nationโs survival. Climate Minister Johann Pall Johannsson told Reuters…
