Professor Lisa Levin, a faculty member at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, highlighted that rising ocean temperatures due to global warming are forcing marine species to migrate toward colder regions, significantly altering ocean ecosystems. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the global average temperature…
The shear Line and northern monsoon (amihan) will bring cloudy skies and rain to parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. In its 4:00 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said shear line will be affecting Southern Luzon. Metro Manila; the regions of Calabarzon, Bicol, Eastern…
Actress and entrepreneur Neri Naig, who faces charges of syndicated estafa and violations of the Securities Regulation Code, has been taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, authorities said. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) spokesperson Jayrex Bustinera confirmed Naig’s transfer to the hospital at around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29. “Lumabas ang…
Authorities arrested five individuals, including two Indonesians and three Filipinos, in Davao Oriental on November 28 for allegedly transporting endangered birds and wildlife. The Coast Guard Sub-Station in Governor Generoso acted on a tip from a barangay official about a suspicious motorized banca spotted about three nautical miles off Barangay Pundaguitan. The Coast Guard intercepted…
Coffee prices have soared to unprecedented levels, hitting $3.2615 per pound on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) last Friday, marking a historic high. This sharp increase is part of a broader trend of rising commodity prices fueled by a mix of climate-related disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and global inflation. Since the beginning of the year, coffee prices…
The Chinese and Russian militaries on Friday conducted a joint aerial patrol over the Sea of Japan, also referred to as the East Sea. China’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that this was the ninth joint strategic aerial patrol by the two militaries to take place. It added that the joint patrols were held…
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Friday announced the shortlist of nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024. Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi along with Real Madrid’s retired German midfielder Toni Kroos are among the Best Men’s Player nominees. The reigning UEFA Champions League champion Real Madrid also have the most…
Dear mindful readers, Have you gone on a vacation lately? One that refreshes your mind and heart with the serene and mystical silence of the pristine forests in Subic? Or perhaps one that gives you that jolt of adrenalin as you dive into the blue abyss of the bay? Or maybe just immerse yourself in…
Fourth seed Zhou Xiao-Feng of Chinese Taipei marched to the boys singles final Friday after posting a 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over No. 6 Koki Nara of Japan in the Coca-Cola Philta International Juniors at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Zhou, who played for the Junior Davis Cup squad last year, will meet third seed…
British twins Joaquin and Javier Bello beat home bets Ran Abdilla and Lerry Francisco, 21-9, 21-16, in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour (BPT) Challenge the Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa City, Laguna on Friday. The Philippines took a 7-6 lead in the second set but England rallied to control the game and claim…