No, we’re not ‘one mutation away’ from an H5N1 bird flu pandemic – here...
In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled “A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin...
Projected air travel growth runs counter to climate goals, study says
DUBLIN — The number of air passengers is projected to more than double by 2050, causing surging fuel demand and undermining the aviation industry's steps to...
BSP sees at least 50 bps cut in policy rates in 2025
BAGUIO, Philippines — The Philippine central bank could cut its key policy rate by at least 50 basis points this year to support economic growth and with inflation expected...
Bishops voice concern over SC ruling allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters
Several Catholic bishops have raised concern over a high court decision that allows commercial fishing within the 15-kilometer municipal fishing zone. The Supreme Court ruling,...
Travis Kelce loves Chiefs being seen as villains
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is offering no apologies for his team's success. Kelce, in fact, acknowledged this week on his "New Heights"...
New year, new kicks: Sneaker game elevated with these shoe releases
The sneaker game in the Philippines just got an upgrade with different shoe releases this year. SJ Lifestyle
SJ Lifestyle, a brand born from the Cortina family’s...
Viral: Old ‘mugshot’-like poses of netizen in wedding photobooth gains traction anew
An old photo of a Filipino whose photobooth poses resembled mugshots has once again caught attention on Facebook. A Facebook page on Sunday, January 26,...
BSP says rate cut ‘on the table’ in February
BAGUIO, Philippines — The Philippine central bank said on Friday an interest rate cut may be considered next month when it reviews monetary policy for the first...
Pinoys share encounters with ‘kamote’ riders after netizen loses grandma to speeding motorist
Filipinos shared stories of encounters with erring motorcycle riders online, following a viral Reddit post by a user whose grandmother died in a crash...
‘We are here for you’: Telco firm’s heartwarming video brings comfort with ’90s song
A telco firm's New Year video ad is tugging at the heartstrings of Filipinos. This month, PLDT Home released a video about the love and...
CBCP backs accountability, urges reporting of clergy abuse
The Catholic hierarchy has reiterated its support for efforts to hold Church authorities accountable, including for cases of clergy abuse. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of...
Indigenous Filipinos hope carbon credits can protect their forests
Indigenous communities aim to reduce deforestation
Leaders sign a carbon credit deal protect forests
Illegal logging and mining are main threats MANILA (Thomson Reuters...
Bestlink College accused of ‘gaslighting’ after clarifying statement on foundation day issue
A private college has been accused of "gaslighting" its students after controversial accounts of their Foundation Day celebration circulated online. In a follow-up to its...
BSP sees January inflation at 2.5% to 3.3%
MANILA — Philippine inflation was likely within the 2.5% to 3.3% range in January, the central bank said on Friday.
The central bank said it "will continue...
What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other services has announced it will discontinue its third-party factchecking programmes, starting in the US....