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Anthony Taberna reveals why he declined an offer to manage DZMM and chose to stay with DZRH
Veteran broadcaster Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna revealed that he declined an offer to join and manage DZMM, saying loyalty to DZRH and the network’s support for him during a difficult period weighed more heavily than any professional opportunity. Speaking on the February 16 episode of “Dos Por…
How DepEd’s expanded ₱25.7-billion feeding program will work in 2026
The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a significantly expanded School-Based Feeding Program in 2026, backed by a ₱25.7-billion allocation aimed at tackling malnutrition, improving attendance, and supporting vulnerable learners nationwide. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…
‘Stand on the right, walk on the left’: Why this ‘escalator etiquette’ is wrong
For decades, the etiquette to “stand on the right and walk on the left” on escalators has been treated as an unwritten rule of urban courtesy, but transit authorities and safety experts across Asia, Europe, and North America are now openly questioning whether the practice is unsafe, inefficient…
Isko Moreno marks 51st birthday with Manila’s elderly: ‘Let there be peace, let us bring back compassion’
Instead of grand festivities or public fanfare, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso chose to spend his 51st birthday on Friday morning, October 24, with 520 senior citizens under the care of Luwalhati ng Maynila at the Manila Boys Town Complex in Parang, Marikina — the city’s…
Music could help ease pain from illness
Researchers say music does more than distract patients from pain. It may actually change how the brain processes it. Studies have shown that listening to preferred music can dull pain more effectively than listening to speech or podcasts. “Music is a distractor. It draws your focus away from the…
Mindanao’s wagyu now comparable to Japan’s and Australia’s wagyu: Manny Piñol
Mindanao-raised Wagyu cattle can now compete with the world’s best beef, according to former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol and Japanese Chef Alex Sebastian. In a discussion on Tuesday, October 7, Piñol said locally grown Wagyu and Angus cattle in Mindanao are now at par with premium…
‘Ramdam na’: Is the Philippine economy on the brink of decline?
The peso is weakening, prices are at risk of climbing, and jobs may soon be harder to find. As corruption scandals over multibillion-peso flood control projects spark widespread outrage, economist and former Social Welfare Undersecretary Prof. Emmanuel Leyco warns the Philippine economy could be…
The uncomfortable truth: Filipinos see corruption as acceptable, to some extent
Corruption in the Philippines has persisted for decades not only because it is committed in secrecy or tolerated by institutions, but also because many Filipinos see it as acceptable—especially when they directly benefit from it. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday program on…
Here’s how you can view your PSA certificates online
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has made it easier for Filipinos to access their civil documents. The PSA announced that Filipinos can now view their official documents, such as birth and marriage certificates online. In June, National Statistician Dennis Mapa issued an advisory…
Vitamin D shown to slow aging in Harvard study
A Harvard study has found that a common daily vitamin may help slow the biological aging process, confirming earlier evidence that vitamin D supplements can help prevent telomeres from shortening. Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in July 2025, the research showed that people…
Lacson reveals how the ‘BGC Boys’ laundered flood control funds through casinos
They are called the “BGC Boys.” Not for Bonifacio Global City, but for the ‘Bulacan Group of Contractors,’ a nickname used by casino employees. A focus of ongoing Senate scrutiny into flood control anomalies, the group of former and current DPWH Bulacan district officials is now accused of using…
Artificial sweeteners may accelerate memory loss, cognitive decline: study
A new study has found that heavy consumption of artificial sweeteners, including those found in diet soda, may accelerate memory loss and cognitive decline. Published in the journal Neurology, the research conducted in Brazil revealed that participants who consumed the highest levels of artificial…
In the shadow of power, Paco Magsaysay built his own brand
Francisco “Paco” Magsaysay grew up surrounded by politics. His grandfather was the late President Ramon Magsaysay, celebrated as the “Man of the Masses.” His father, Jun Magsaysay, capped a political career with two terms in the Senate and one in the House of Representatives. Every opportunity to…
THE PAPAL SCOOP: Pope Francis, nag-‘sharon’ ng Pinoy ice cream?
When the late Pope Francis wrapped up his historic visit to the Philippines in January 2015, few could have imagined that one of his sweetest souvenirs would be Filipino-made ice cream. According to Carmen’s Best founder Francisco “Paco” Magsaysay, the Holy Father enjoyed not one, but two scoops…
Pyrolysis: A cleaner way to burn garbage, says DOST chief
Trash burning may soon shed its reputation as one of the dirtiest practices in waste management, thanks to science. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said new technologies like pyrolysis offer cleaner ways to dispose of garbage while minimizing harmful…