Arianne Lacanilao

Dogs can get dementia – but lots of walks may lower the risk

Pexels, CC BY Dogs get dementia too. But it’s often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten...

‘Oh well, wine o’clock’: what midlife women told us about drinking – and why it’s so hard to stop

Karolina Grabowska/Pexels, CC BY Many of us enjoy a drink at the end of a stressful day. But for some, this is less of a discretionary...

Does a sibling’s gender influence our own personality? A major new study answers an age-old question

‘Are we nearly there yet?’: why long car journeys are so excruciating for your kids

As we approach the end of the school holidays, parents across the country are saying the same thing: “If I had a pound for every time...

DOT, DOLE to ink deal on tourism job fair

MANILA – A Philippine government-led tourism job fair is going to proceed with the upcoming signing of a memorandum of understanding this month, the Department of Tourism...

Most parts of world will face ‘extreme heat’ by 2100

ANKARA – Most parts of the world will be in the grip of “extreme heat” by 2100, according to a latest research paper. Estimates show the tropics...

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 600M: Johns Hopkins U

NEW YORK – Global Covid-19 cases topped 600 million on Saturday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The global case count amounted to 600,449,934, with 6,485,233...

Gatchalian: No ES hand in unauthorized sugar importation order

MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian did not see the involvement Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez in the controversial sugar importation issue nor does he agree with the calls...

PSA encourages parents to register kids for national ID

MANILA – Getting a national ID could eventually ensure a smoother enrollment process for children aged 5 and up, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Sunday. Emily...

3 airports getting P2.5-B upgrade to accommodate more flights

MANILA – In a bid to boost air travel, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is investing PHP2.5 billion to upgrade three airports so that they can accommodate...