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Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug molnupiravir in Ebola response: report
Merck is in discussions with various global health authorities about making its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir available as an Ebola treatment to address the widening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a senior executive told Reuters. The outbreak, which has so far infected a…
UP offers a free no-scalpel vasectomy on June 9
Men can avail themselves of a free no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) procedure being offered by University of the Philippines Diliman this month. In an announcement, the UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, in partnership with DKT Philippines Foundation, said the NSV procedures will be conducted on…
80% chance of El Niño developing in June-August, says UN
GENEVA — There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Niño phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday. “Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions are…
DTI dubs ube as the next ‘rising star’; DOST introduces advanced techniques to increase ube production
Purple yam, locally known as “ube,” is emerging as a rising export product for the Philippines, gaining global attention as demand for the crop continues to grow, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said exports of ube, along with other…
Despite global oil shock, Manila posts P3.3-billion surge in new business investments in first half of 2026
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said business activity in the nation’s capital remained remarkably strong through the first five months of 2026, with new business registrations surging year-on-year and total new business investment reaching P3.303 billion. This is even as the…
Crocodiles cry when they feast on their victims, study says
Do crocodiles cry? Science says yes — but not for the reasons long suggested by myth and folklore. A 2007 study published in the journal BioScience found that crocodiles do produce tears while feeding, challenging the age-old belief that “crocodile tears” signify emotional remorse or sorrow. The…
Fewer areas to experience dangerous heat index levels on Tuesday — PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines — Fewer areas across the country are expected to experience dangerous heat index levels on Tuesday, June 2, state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The heat index refers to how hot it feels to the human…
Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine: report
Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna, opens new tab and two other groups to accelerate the development of shots against Ebola Bundibugyo, the deadly virus that has swept through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness…
Landbank waives fees for select online gov’t payments amid rising costs
The Land Bank of the Philippines will waive fees for select online government payments from June 1 to December 31, 2026, in response to rising global economic pressures, it said in a statement. The bank said it will implement zero fees on eligible person-to-government (P2G) transactions made via…
Alex Eala leads the list of Filipinos in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala leads the list of Filipinos included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2026. Eala was recognized under the Entertainment & Sports category, which Forbes describes as “the next generation of talent — on court and on screen.” The publication cited Eala’s historic…
Sweden now ‘smoke-free’ as smoking rate drops below 5%: report
Sweden has met its target of becoming smoke-free by 2025, with fewer than five percent of its population smoking cigarettes daily, although some still use nicotine in other forms, a report showed. A report by the Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs found that the share of…
Classroom overcrowding, bullying drive absenteeism in schools: EDCOM II
Overcrowding and a “troubling culture” of bullying are driving student absenteeism in schools, a study by the Second Congressional Commission on Education found. Through a focus group discussion conducted on May 28 with junior high school students at President Corazon C. Aquino High School in Port…
Labor chief Francis Tolentino invites Eli San Fernando to DOLE, eyes turning Monday flag ceremony into platform for workers’ voices
Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino launched the first weekly flag ceremony of his tenure at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday, June 1, announcing that the Monday ritual will be opened to labor sector voices. Tolentino said this includes Kamanggagawa Partylist Rep. Eli San…
Mosquitoes can learn to love common repellent, scientists find
Mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of the world’s most common insect repellent with a tasty meal — and after training can even prefer to bite people who have been sprayed with it, an experimental study said Thursday. The surprising results, which were conducted “under very specific…
Strong winds, rains to affect Metro Manila, several areas as Habagat begins: PAGASA
As the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, begins, state weather bureau PAGASA is forecasting strong winds and moderate to heavy rains over several parts of the country on Monday and in the coming days. In its 5 a.m. weather advisory on June 1, PAGASA weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said the…