French infectious disease specialists are warning that the bird flu virus, currently spreading among wild birds, poultry, and some mammals, could cause a pandemic more severe than COVID-19 if it mutates to spread efficiently between humans. Read more »
Filipinos are now fending off scam attempts almost every other day, with adults targeted an average of 239 times a year, according to a new report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in partnership with Mastercard and Whoscall. Read more »
Globe Telecom Inc., a leading telco-to-tech provider in the Philippines, reported a 14-percent decline in net income for the first nine months of 2025, citing intense industry competition and the economic effects of recent typhoons. Read more »
Cebu Province has revived a long-standing environmental rule, now requiring all quarry, mining, and development permit holders to actively plant trees, donate seedlings, and build drainage canals within their operation sites. Read more »
Nic Chien, the only child of singer-actress Lea Salonga, announced on Monday, November 17, 2025, that he underwent female-to-male (FTM) chest reconstruction surgery in September 2025. Read more »
Marikina City welcomed the 2025 Christmas Shoe Bazaar on Monday, providing a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to shop for high-quality yet affordable shoes, bags, and leather goods just in time for the holidays. Read more »
