Liam Demafelix
Reporting from the TSR newsroom.
Higher coffee intake linked to lower risk of liver disease, death, study shows
Drinking coffee may be a daily habit for many, but new research suggests it could offer significant health benefits. A recent study found that higher coffee intake is associated with a lower risk of liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver-related death. The study, titled Coffee Consumption and…
‘Baka kayo ay magamit’: Claire Castro urges INC to be wary of destabilization agenda behind EDSA rally
Press Undersecretary Claire Castro warned the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Tuesday, June 30, to be vigilant against those who may be using their rally along EDSA to destabilize the government, even as it stressed that the administration fully respects the religious group’s right to peaceful…
Imee Marcos ‘nakakaawa, gumagamit ng fake news, ginagawang mangmang ang mga Pilipino’: Claire Castro
Press Undersecretary Claire Castro fired back at Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, June 30, after the senator delivered a speech at the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally along EDSA, accusing her of spreading baseless claims and inciting anger against the government of her own brother, President…
World’s oceans break June heat record: EU monitor
PARIS – The world’s oceans just experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead as El Nino and climate change drive temperatures even higher, scientists said Wednesday. Global average sea surface temperatures in June were 20.98 C, beating the previous records…
Filipinos’ dream job? Be a virtual assistant, study shows
Being a virtual assistant (VA) is now the top dream job among Filipinos, according to a study by digital financial services provider Remitly Global Inc.. The report, released on Tuesday, June 30, found that “virtual assistant” ranked as the most sought-after career in the Philippines based on…
PH’s first engineer analog astronaut from Adamson joins international research mission in Poland
A Filipino engineer analog astronaut from Adamson University is making headlines after being selected to join an international analog astronaut mission in Poland. In a Facebook post, Adamson University announced that Dr. Mark Angelo C. Purio, head of the Space Technologies and Applications…
Three-year-old rescued six days after Venezuela quakes
A three-year-old boy was rescued from the rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, a Jordanian rescue team said, six days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing almost 2,000 people. Video footage showed rescue workers cheering upon discovering the child, who had miraculously survived. The boy received…
Venezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO says
Venezuela’s healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week. More than 1,700 people have been killed and 5,000 injured after hundreds of buildings were…
Ombudsman: Evidence against Marcoleta “came from the senator himself”
The Office of the Ombudsman said the evidence being used to build the plunder case against Senator Rodante Marcoleta largely came from the senator’s own admissions, dismissing his claim that the case is a form of political persecution. “I think when you read the case and you listen to the…
‘Parehas po ang ating pinaglalaban’: Ombudsman responds to INC rally over Marcoleta case
The Office of the Ombudsman said it shares the same advocacy as the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members rallying along EDSA in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta, calling the situation a matter of miscommunication rather than conflict. “Kung accountability po at transparency ang kanilang…
South Korea to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in chips, AI data centres
SEOUL — South Korea will invest nearly $1.2 trillion — equivalent to more than two-thirds of its GDP — in a new chip-building hub and AI data centres over several years, as it seeks to profit from soaring demand while developing previously neglected regions. The enormous cash injection comes as…
Serena set for much-anticipated Wimbledon return
Serena Williams will make her return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when she steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, while Iga Swiatek starts her title defence. French Open champion Alexander Zverev gets his campaign under way, bidding to put his previous grass-court…
Angat Dam water level falls below critical level of 160 meters: PAGASA
Despite recent rains, the water level at Angat Dam has fallen below its critical level of 160 meters as June ends, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA. Data from PAGASA showed that the dam’s water elevation dropped to 159.95 meters as of 8 a.m. on June 30. Angat Dam supplies more than 90%…
Mandaluyong confirms mpox case, launches contact tracing
A confirmed mpox case has been reported in Mandaluyong City, the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) said. In response, the City Health Office, in coordination with the Department of Health–Regional Epidemiology and Health Statistics Section (DOH-REHSS), has launched contact tracing…
Iglesia ni Cristo stands by Marcoleta, says jailing him for plunder meant to silence corruption probe
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) said the plunder case against Senator Rodante Marcoleta appears designed to silence his advocacy against corruption, expressing its support for him even as it maintains it is not opposed to the rule of law. “Sinusuportahan ng Iglesia ni Cristo ang itinataguyod ni…