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World likely to breach 1.5°C warming cap by 2050, Filipino climate scientist warns
The world is likely to exceed the 1.5 degree Celsius global warming threshold by 2050 under a business-as-usual scenario, a Filipino climate scientist and member of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned Saturday, stressing that what was once theoretical…
‘Fever na ito’: Filipino climate scientist uses body temperature to explain the urgency of global warming
Manila Observatory Executive Director Fr. Jose Ramon “Jett” Villarin used a body-temperature analogy to explain the urgency of global warming, comparing the Earth’s current 1.1 to 1.2 degree Celsius temperature rise to a person running a low-grade fever—one that could escalate to…
Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England, study shows
LONDON – The HPV vaccine for cervical cancer has reduced the risk of dying from the disease before the age of 30 in England to almost zero, the first study of its kind showed on Thursday, June 18. Between 2020 and 2024, no women in the country aged between 20 and 24 died from cervical cancer…
Meta launches revamped teen account features for safer online experience
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, has launched revamped safety features for teen accounts aged 13 to 17, aimed at providing a safer online experience for young users. The updated features were introduced during the “Screen Smart” event in Makati, where Meta…
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO Cook tells WSJ
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset increasing memory and storage chip costs, CEO Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. A surge in AI-driven demand for data centers has forced consumer electronics companies into a fierce competition for dwindling supplies of…
Philippines named as World’s No. 1 retirement destination
The Philippines has been named the world’s top retirement destination for 2026 by UK-based insurer Expatriate Group. In its Retirement Abroad Index 2026, the Philippines earned a score of 78 out of 100, topping the list of the world’s most retiree-friendly destinations. The index evaluates…
Cebu Pacific dumepensa kasunod ng violin incident ng Manila Symphony Orchestra
Naglabas ng paglilinaw ang Cebu Pacific kasunod ng viral violin incident ng Manila Symphony Orchestra. Nitong Miyerkules, June 17, nag-post si Rona de Leon, production manager ng grupo na hindi pumayag ang CebPac na gawing carry-on baggage ang kanilang violins, kahit pa pinagbigyan na raw sila…
Five Philippine universities slip in 2027 QS World University Rankings
Five Philippine universities made it to the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, but all saw declines from their previous standings. The University of the Philippines (UP) remained the country’s highest-ranked institution, despite dropping 40 places from 362nd to 402nd. Ateneo…
Bianca Manalo congratulates ex-boyfriend Win Gatchalian after becoming Senate President
Former beauty queen Bianca Manalo congratulated her former boyfriend, Sherwin Gatchalian, after he was officially elected Senate President. Manalo shared a congratulatory message on Instagram, posting a social media card highlighting Gatchalian’s victory. “Will forever be proud of you!!! Well…
BYD Chairman: ‘BYD will be the No. 1 automaker globally in five years’
Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD , on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world’s largest automaker within five years, as he sought to reassure investors following a steep decline in the company’s share price. BYD, which ranked sixth globally in 2025 with 4.6 million vehicles…
Philippines’ stunting rate rises to 25.3%, first increase in 10 years: EDCOM report
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has sounded the alarm after stunting rates rose to 25.3%—equivalent to one in four children—marking the first increase in a decade. Results of the 2025 Updating Survey conducted by the Department of Science and Technology–Food and…
Parents actually spend more time on smartphones during family meals than their kids, study shows
For years, parents have scolded their children for using smartphones during family meals. But a recent study suggests that parents may be more guilty of this habit than their kids. A study published on June 15, 2026 in JAMA Pediatrics by researchers from the University of Arizona found that adults…
US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/NABATIEH, Lebanon, June 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement to end their war on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they failed to honour their commitments. Trump…
Angat Dam water levels continue to drop despite rains, nears critical level
Despite several days of rainfall, the water level at Angat Dam continues to decline, nearing its critical level. Data from state weather bureau PAGASA as of 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, showed the dam’s water level at 166.86 meters—well below its normal operating level of 180 meters. Its critical…
Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz
SINGAPORE, June 17 (Reuters) – Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s declines as investors assessed the U.S.-Iran peace deal, though uncertainty over the full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited further falls. Brent crude futures dipped 16…