Marcos to reduce foreign trips; follow up on past deals signed

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he is planning to lessen his foreign travels this year to follow up on agreements signed during...

Senate bill renews call to ban single-use plastics

MANILA – As the country observes National Zero Waste Month and the 22nd anniversary of the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act this month, Senate President Pro...

MMDA to establish motorcycle riding academy

MANILA – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is looking to create a motorcycle riding academy in the National Capital Region (NCR) to help address the number...

No more onion shortage as imports arrive, peak harvest nears: DA

Senate says PAGCOR lenient vs. erring POGO firms

MANILA – Senators on Monday scored the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for its alleged slow response to the illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...

The world’s carbon price is a fraction of what we need – because only a fifth of global emissions are priced

At the end of last year, the world’s average price to emit one tonne of greenhouse gases was around US$5.29 (AU$7.77). For pricing to work as...

Ozempic helps people lose weight. But who should be able to use it?

Semaglutide, sold in the forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, shot into public consciousness as an effective weight-loss medication last year, thanks to spruiking from social media...

Why can’t the West agree on how much military support to send to Ukraine?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been under tremendous pressure to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The government in Kyiv has long argued it desperately needs them...

How has the inside of the Earth stayed as hot as the Sun’s surface for billions of years?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How...

Horror and anguish are playing out on repeat following the latest mass shooting – and the mental health scars extend far beyond those directly affected

Yet another community is stricken with grief in the wake of the horrific shooting at Monterey Park, California, on Jan. 21, 2023, that left 11 people...