The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the crisis alert level in Iran from Level 3 (voluntary repatriation) to Level 2 (restriction phase) following what it called “positive developments” in the country’s security landscape. The downgrade takes effect immediately, weeks after Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites, sparking tensions in the region. Despite the alert level adjustment, the DFA …
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Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered a full investigation into the case of a missing jewelry box that was eventually recovered at NAIA Terminal 3, calling for greater accountability and heightened airport security measures. In a statement last week, Dizon directed the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to probe the incident and ensure that such lapses “do not happen again.” …
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In an era where swiping and scrolling have become second nature even to toddlers, the filing of Senate Bill No. 595 by Senator Erwin Tulfo signals a timely and necessary intervention. The proposed legislation, which seeks to regulate the use of social media among minors—completely barring access for children 12 years old and below except for supervised educational use—boldly confronts …
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has issued a strong call to action for world leaders to refocus their efforts on HIV prevention and strengthen global partnerships to finally end the AIDS epidemic. Speaking before more than 3,000 scientists, policymakers, and advocates at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda, Tedros emphasized that …
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The President’s continued procrastination on the pressing issue of a total ban on online gambling reveals more than just indecisiveness—it is a window into the unspoken power dynamics at play in Malacañang. Catholic leaders have been loud and clear in denouncing the social decay brought on by online gambling. Their criticism speaks not merely of moral concern but of the …
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A shared belief in service and compassion brought together PlayTime, the country’s most innovative online entertainment platforms, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in an initiative that delivered more than just meals—it delivered dignity, hope, and human connection. Through the activation of the “Walang Gutom Kitchen”, over 300 vulnerable individuals were served freshly prepared meals in a …
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By Tracy Cabrera The controversial P8.96-billion settlement for the scrapped Makati Subway Project is under fire after the city’s new administration revealed it was approved without actual funding in the 2025 budget, casting serious doubt on the deal’s legality and financial viability. Makati Mayor Maria Lourdes “Nancy” Binay-Angeles on Thursday raised alarm over the multi-billion peso agreement with Philippine Infradev …
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In a dramatic turn in one of the country’s most chilling cold cases, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday launched a full-scale underwater search and site assessment in Taal Lake to investigate claims that the bodies of 34 missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts) were dumped there. Acting on a request from Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the PCG deployed technical …
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Is artificial intelligence making students smarter—or just lazier? A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab raises red flags about the growing reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT in education, showing potential harm to critical thinking and brain development, especially among young learners. In the experiment, 54 participants aged 18 to 39 were divided into three …
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Demonstrating its dedication to advancing education in the Philippines, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recently donated P400,000 worth of digital equipment to Patrociña D. Encarnacion National High School, a remote public school located in the far-flung barangays of Dumaguete. The donation—which includes nine laptops, two printers, and three wall fans—was made possible through GSIS’s Adopt-a-School initiative, in partnership with …
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