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A total of 111 incidents of self-harm were recorded by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) from January 1 to March 23 of this year — a 236 percent increase from the previous year within the same timeframe…
King Razon · Apr 2, 2026
After years of being considered locally extinct, the Philippine deer has been sighted again in Marinduque, marking its first recorded appearance in the province in decades.
Clarence Manuel Dela Cruz · Apr 2, 2026
Roblox, a popular online platform where millions of children worldwide create, play, and interact, is under scrutiny as authorities examine potential risks to young users. Beyond entertainment, these digital spaces can…
Gilliana Chloe Santos · Apr 1, 2026
Scitech Column
The Philippines is widely known as a major supplier of nurses to many countries, with a large number working in the United States. If one were to look through hospitals around the world, it is almost certain that a…
Mihaela A. Amistoso · Mar 24, 2026
Within the heart of the Philippine archipelago, millions of years ago, rocks and mountains shifted as the land that is now the Central Cordillera slowly took shape, forming the rugged landscape that has long guided the…
Mark Daniel Lopez · Mar 21, 2026
According to the Climate Change Commission (CCC), the country generates about 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste every year. Data from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shows that of the…
Kenneth E. Sayat · Mar 21, 2026
When one gets their period, they often buy disposable sanitary pads that may seem fine but also feature distinct problems of their own like leaks and uncomfortable experiences due to the materials used in the pads. May…
King Razon · Mar 21, 2026
Last February 18, 2026, Scientists and local partners reported a new plant species from the forest of Barangay Eva in Calansan, Apayao. This discovery reminds people the importance of protecting Philippine forests and…
Melissa Faith Vibar · Mar 21, 2026
Marco Dela Cruz, 16, was scrolling through his phone one quiet evening when a post from a credible health page made him pause. The headline read: “Nipah Virus Cases Reported in Asia: What You Need to Know.” Curious, he…
Cryle Finesse Azufra · Mar 13, 2026
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has introduced digital civil registry documents through ‘PSAHelpline.ph’, using computer science technologies to convert traditional paper certificates into secure electronic…
Kenneth Estrella Sayat · Mar 13, 2026
The Philippines is known for its stunning islands and oceans, warm hospitality, vibrant festivals, unique culture, and rich biodiversity.
Princess Jannah J. Samad · Mar 10, 2026
Beneath the thick air of the Philippines, where the heat clings to skin and the nights hum with insects, spiders survive not through size or speed, but through something almost invisible.
Cyrel Francia · Mar 5, 2026
Sci-Tech
Ibinaba nang Department of Health (DOH) ang alarma laban sa panibagong uri ng influenza o flu na kasalukuyang umaapekto sa United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), at iba pang panig ng mundo dahil ayon sa…
Kate Adrienne Payan · Mar 3, 2026
Isang lipon ng mga isla na may iisang pagkakakilanlan ang bansang Pilipinas. Isa itong arkipelago, na dinadayo ng mga turista upang makita ang mga naggagandahang tanawin at kultura. Ilan na rito ang isla ng Bohol…
Mihaela A. Amistoso · Mar 1, 2026
Dinala sa pangpang ng isang mangingisda ang di umanong latak ng 'rocket' na may ukit ng pambansang watawat ng Tsina sa Barangay Suang Bunah, Pangutaran, Sulu, noong Disyembre 30, 2025.
Mihaela A. Amistoso · Feb 26, 2026
Have you ever felt the feeling of butterflies gradually rising from your stomach along with the sudden surge of excitement, joy, and tingly feeling across your body? Well, that sign could mean many things: a virus…
Kenneth Estrella Sayat · Feb 17, 2026
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported increased volcanic activity at Mayon Volcano last Saturday, January 3, prompting authorities to maintain Alert Level 2 and implement strict…
Tracy Jarabelo · Feb 11, 2026
As a gray curtain of ash slowly replaced the once blue skies of Albay—streets that were once busy and colorful fell quiet, homes left behind, and an uneasy stillness settled over towns.
Mark Daniel Lopez · Feb 10, 2026
These are the characteristics of every snowflake you will see in your lifetime. Whether it be from every country from every part of the world, no two snowflakes are ever the same.
King Razon · Feb 9, 2026
In an environmentally diverse country, an animal that is found dead with a condition far from a natural one is always a big deal. Which is why the death of a shark inside Philippine waters is to be investigated by the…
King Razon · Feb 5, 2026
When a student fails an assessment in a difficult topic, their capability is questioned. However, when will it ever come to us that sometimes, it isn’t the learner’s fault, but the teacher’s inefficient way of…
Kenneth E. Sayat · Jan 13, 2026
Aging is a natural part of life. However, when adulthood begins, neurons in the brain reach their maximum size during early 20’s, then begin very slowly to shrink its volume—leading to cognitive ability of a person to…
Mark Jerence S. Domingo · Dec 23, 2025
When Jun Rey Yap, a bird photographer from Cagayan de Oro, was visiting Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, he suddenly noticed something unusual perched among the trees. As he raised his camera, he realized he was looking at a…
Cryle Jaleke · Dec 23, 2025
As we enter amihan season, the air becomes cooler and drier, which makes it easier for viruses to spread—pushing public and private schools to suspend their classes and shift to modular and online learning. In some…
Melissa Faith Vibar · Dec 16, 2025
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