Climate change may increase conflict deaths, says IMF
JOHANNESBURG — Climate change is likely to worsen conflicts in fragile and war-torn states, resulting in higher death rates and greatly reduced GDP, the...
Finding a live brain worm is rare. 4 ways to protect yourself from more...
News reports this morning describe how shocked doctors removed a live worm from a woman’s brain in a Canberra hospital last year. The woman...
David Licauco has an answer to Jak Roberto’s JRU ‘anti-silos’ course
David Licauco quipped that he has an answer to Jak Roberto’s “anti-silos” (selos) class. READ: ‘Prof Jak Roberto in the house’: Jose Rizal University thanks actor...
Bishop laments ‘systematic’ police abuses
The string of incidents involving alleged police abuse is a "systematic" problem in policing, a ranking Catholic bishop said. “The string of recent events pertaining...
Canada, citing potential dangers, warns LGBTQ travelers of US risks
OTTAWA — Canada, citing the risk of potential dangers, is advising LGBTQ travelers planning trips to the United States to check how they might...
AI is reshaping the workplace–but what does it mean for the health and well-being...
The business landscape has undergone a significant shift over the past few years because of artificial intelligence (AI). This technological advancement has innovated business...
‘Unparalleled access’: Salcedo exhibit narrates unheard tales from Philippine history
Anting-anting or amulets, pre-colonial gold jewelry, and other artifacts make up an exhibit that was unveiled to the public for the first time at an...
Typhoon Saola brushes by Taiwan bringing heavy rain, some disruption
TAIPEI — Typhoon Saola began brushing by the southern tip of Taiwan on Wednesday bringing heavy rain and winds causing some travel disruption though...
‘Saksi sa kasaysayan’: GMA, ABS-CBN anchors mourn Mike Enriquez’s death
GMA and ABS-CBN anchors paid tribute to veteran newscaster Mike Enriquez, who died on August 29, Tuesday. He was 71. Enriquez was best known for being...
‘Hundreds of thousands’ trafficked into Southeast Asia scam centers — UN
BANGKOK — Hundreds of thousands of people are being trafficked by criminal gangs and forced to work in scam centers and other illegal online operations that...
Philippines ramps up efforts to curb rice inflation, ponders price controls
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday ordered authorities to double efforts to hunt down rice hoarders and take steps to curb soaring prices, while...
Historical site caretaker rejects apology of Smithsonian head after racial brain collection exposé
A caretaker of a Philippine historical site in the United States accused the Smithsonian Institution of lying about its repatriation commitment to Filipino remains. Janna Añonuevo...
Asia, Africa bear brunt of pollution health burden — research
SINGAPORE — Despite improvements in China, air pollution across the globe continues to pose the greatest external risk to human health, with countries in...
Bretman Rock references Vanessa Hudgens’ Palawan mispronunciation on Instagram
Online users are asking if Bretman Rock intentionally threw shade at Vanessa Hudgens on Instagram during his recent vacation in the Philippines. Bretman went to Palawan last...
Expert identifies environmental problems with Slater Young’s Banaue Rice Terraces-inspired real estate project
The viral real estate project of actor and civil engineer Slater Young may not be as sustainable as it is making itself appear to...