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 »
Just this Friday, November 28, reports claimed that a U.S.-based security contractor is recruiting Filipinos—mainly former security personnel and ex-military—to fight for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Is it really true? Read more »
Lawmakers are urging the government to fully enforce the Sagip Saka Act (RA 11321) to tackle the persistent problem of agricultural wastage in the country. Read more »
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ruled that the P30-million donation received by Sen. Francis Escudero during the 2022 elections did not breach the Omnibus Election Code. Read more »
The first regional edition of Terra Madre Asia Pacific opened on Nov. 19 at Bacolod City’s Provincial Capitol Lagoon, bringing together communities from across the Asia-Pacific to highlight and support environmentally conscious and traditional food practices in the Philippines. Read more »
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is rolling out a new flagship initiative designed to help isolated communities withstand climate-related risks and improve essential services. Read more »
