News
News Page 56 of 76
Pacquiao to face Provodnikov in April return bout
Manny Pacquiao confirmed he will face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18, marking his second outing since returning from a four‑year retirement last year. The 47-year-old last fought in July, when he ended a long hiatus with a majority draw…
DOST, PSU formally opens the country’s first-ever salt research hub
The country’s first salt research hub was officially unveiled on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen the Philippines’ salt industry and reduce reliance on imports. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with Pangasinan State University (PSU), inaugurated the Accelerating Salt…
Meta to shut down Messenger website in April 2026; YouTube outage affects millions
Meta Platforms and YouTube — two major social media platforms — made headlines within 24 hours following a service update and a widespread outage. MESSENGER WEBSITE Meta Platforms announced that Messenger.com will be phased out as a messaging service starting April 2026. While the web version of…
DOH cites the lack of dentists, calls for bigger oral health care budget
The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the government to invest more in oral health care as the country grapples with a shortage of dentists and a rising number of Filipinos suffering from oral health problems. In a recent interview on PTV’s Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, Health Undersecretary Emmie…
Isko Moreno rings in Chinese New Year in Manila, calls for unity, peace and stronger PH-China ties
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo as the nation’s capital ushered in the Year with a call for unity, peace, and stronger ties between the Philippines and China. Addressing Manileños gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, the…
Isko Moreno rolls out updated 10-year solid waste plan centered on waste reduction, segregation
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, February 16, formally unveiled the city’s updated 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan, outlining a long-term strategy focused on waste reduction and source segregation programs to address mounting garbage challenges in the capital.…
Lacson says stance on ICC warrants defends Constitution, not fellow senators
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday, February 16, said his position on possible arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is meant to uphold constitutional safeguards, not to shield Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go.…
Isko Moreno vows continued support for MPD as crime drops 13.08% in Q4 2025, solution efficiency up 9.2%
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Friday, February 13 highlighted a 13.08% decline in overall crime incidents in the fourth quarter of 2025, alongside improved crime solution efficiency and continued financial support for the Manila Police District (MPD). Data presented during…
‘Help us prevent the next pandemic’: WHO urges US to share them intel on COVID origins
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged Washington to share any intelligence it may be withholding on the Covid-19 pandemic’s origins, despite the United States quitting the WHO. The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the UN health…
With Bureau of Plant Industry, Isko Moreno hopes to bring Singapore’s urban farming technology to Manila
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said the city government is working with the Bureau of Plant Industry to explore the adoption of Singapore’s urban farming technologies as part of efforts to strengthen food sufficiency in the Philippine capital. Speaking during the 96th…
Jose de Venecia Jr., five-time House Speaker and veteran lawmaker, dies at 89
Former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., a veteran lawmaker who emerged as a key power broker in Philippine politics after the 1986 EDSA uprising, has died. He was 89. Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez announced de Venecia’s death in a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, describing him…
Yes, a person can die from a broken heart, according to science. Here’s what it’s called.
Most of us have probably experienced some form of heartbreak before. Heartbreak can take many forms, whether from a failed relationship, the death of a loved one, or losing a job. The feeling of heartbreak can lead to intense emotions such as sadness and grief, which can sometimes make a person…
Caffeinated beverages may help protect the brain, study says
Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday. People with the highest daily intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those with the lowest…
Social media poll shows overwhelming support for Sandro Marcos’ bill to abolish travel tax
An overwhelming majority of netizens who joined The Situation Report’s social media poll are in favor of House Majority Leader Rep. Sandro Marcos’ bill to abolish the Philippine travel tax, based on results tallied as of Monday, February 9. The poll shows that 99.13% of respondents support the…
Cybercrime law outdated, needs urgent update amid AI scams — CICC
The Philippines’ cybercrime law is outdated and increasingly unable to address AI-driven online scams, with authorities constrained by court rulings that limit the government’s power to block malicious sites without judicial approval, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating…