Japanese startup postpones Kairos rocket launch after weather delays

The Kairos No. 3 rocket (Photo courtesy of Space One) Tokyo-based space company Space One Co. announced Sunday that it has postponed the launch of the No. 3 unit of its Kairos rocket at Spaceport Kii after weather conditions turned unfavorable. The company said a new launch date has yet to be set. The No….

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Iran missile strikes injure seven in Jerusalem as regional tensions rise

Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Seven people were injured, including one critically, after an Iranian missile hit Jerusalem late Sunday, Israeli emergency services reported, as Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks. Explosions were heard across Jerusalem, and ambulances rushed to the scene, according to Anadolu correspondents. Earlier, missiles struck Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas….

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Luistro says House must review Duterte impeachment complaints

Batangas Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro – Photo courtesy of Congresswoman Atty. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro/Facebook. Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reminded lawmakers that the rule of law and constitutional duties require all impeachment complaints to be considered, regardless of public fatigue. Luistro made the remarks during the opening of the House of Representatives’ committee on…

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Phivolcs reports increased seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a rise in seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano since February 26. The Bulusan Volcano Network recorded 49 volcanic earthquakes starting 3 a.m. on February 26. Sixteen of these were classified as volcano-tectonic quakes linked to rock fracturing three to six kilometers below the northern and southeastern…

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Customs arrests Malaysian national over massive shabu haul at NAIA

Photo courtesy of BOC NAIA/Facebook The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport arrested a Malaysian national and recovered illegal drugs worth over Php 112 million at NAIA Terminal 1 on February 28. Customs personnel flagged the suspect’s checked-in luggage for inspection. Officers discovered 16.526 kilograms of white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine…

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PNP nabs illegal fishers, seizes P900-K in La Union, Camarines Sur

Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook The Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted separate maritime operations in La Union and Camarines Sur, apprehending eight individuals for alleged illegal fishing and confiscating fishing vessels and equipment valued at nearly Php900,000. In La Union, authorities intercepted the fishing boat “FBCA Myra 2” about nine kilometers off Barangay Santo Rosario West…

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