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UPLB identifies gene to weaken sweetpotato weevil
Researchers of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have identified a gene responsible for the development of the sweetpotato weevil, which could weaken the pest for easier to control.
Shear line, amihan, ITCZ to bring coudy skies, rains over N. Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan
The shear line and the northeast monsoon (amihan) will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains over the Northern Luzon while the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will affect Mindanao and Palawan on Friday, PAGASA reported.
Gilas Pilipinas at the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers — Window 1
Gilas Pilipinas will begin its campaign for another FIBA World Cup appearance when the first window of the Asian Qualifiers opens later this month.
Carlos Yulo a proud brother as Karl Eldrew shines in Junior Gymnastics World Championships
Filipino Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo was one happy brother as he cheered for his younger sibling, Karl Eldrew, during the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships.
COVID inquiry finds UK inaction cost thousands of lives
About 23,000 deaths could have been prevented in England if the first COVID-19 lockdown had been introduced sooner at the start of the pandemic, a UK public inquiry found Thursday, also slamming a “toxic” and misogynistic culture at the top of government.
Over 50 skeletal remains found recovered from Taal Lake search — DOJ
A total of 57 human bones were recovered from Taal Lake in the past weeks as the search for the missing sabungeros continues, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday.
Palestine working on securing official paperwork for refugees in PH
Paperwork processing for Palestinian refugees to live “normal lives” in the Philippines is underway amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the country.
PCU-Manila grad tops November 2025 Customs Brokers Licensure exam
A graduate from Philippine Christian University in Manila (PCU-Manila) garnered the highest percentage rating in the November 2025 Customs Brokers Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced.
Aspin reunited with fur parent 2 weeks after Cebu flooding
A fur parent in Cebu City could not contain his joy when he was reunited with his pet aspin two weeks after Typhoon Tino hit Cebu province, according to the “Good Night Vibes” report on “Saksi.”
Family of man who coined ‘genocide’ fights institute using his name to accuse Israel of war crimes
Prominent rabbis joined the Lemkin family in urging Pennsylvania officials to review an institute using a genocide scholar’s name to accuse Israel of genocide.
