Arianne Lacanilao

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in...

Why the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is a bad deal for Canadians — and the world

Earlier this month the Trans Mountain expansion project (TMX) — the heavy oil pipeline connecting Edmonton, Alta. and Burnaby, B.C. — began operations. The oil industry...

Thinking about polyamory? You’re not the only one

Polyamory — being open to having more than one romantic partner at the same time, with everyone’s knowledge and consent — is on the rise, particularly...

The growing burden of sustainability standards

CBCP: Pro-divorce lawmakers tarnished sanctity of family, marriage

MANILA – Lawmakers in the House of Representatives who voted in favor of the Absolute Divorce Bill have betrayed their constitutional mandate to protect the sanctity...

Comelec: Preventive suspension won’t bar Guo from seeking reelection

MANILA – Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo can seek reelection in next year’s midterm polls despite a looming preventive suspension against her, the Commission on Elections...

Marcos thanks Djibouti for aiding seafarers affected by Houthi attack

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed appreciation to the government of Djibouti for helping Filipino seafarers affected by the Houthi missile attack on M/V...

Guo’s inconsistent testimonies deepen mystery of her personality

MANILA – Senators have found inconsistencies and discrepancies in Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s documents and testimonies, which, they believe, deepen the mystery of the personality of...

House approves absolute divorce bill on final reading

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on the third and final reading a bill reinstituting absolute divorce in the country. With 131 affirmative...

DFA says no downgrading but PH-China ties ‘a bit choppy’ now

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday the Philippines has yet come to a point where it would have to downgrade its...