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Asteroid 2023 DW: Can we deflect if it threatens Earth?

Deustche Welle
Updated as of Mar 15 09:04 AM

NASA says there's a chance newly discovered Asteroid 2023 DW could hit Earth in 23 years' time. Could we deflect it? Read more »

Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert

Tim Witcher, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 06 08:15 AM

Only a third of people in the world's poorest countries can connect to the internet, the UN telecoms agency said, but low-flying satellites could bring hope to millions, especially in remote corners of Africa. Read more »

Globe, Lynk test LEO satellite-to-mobile connectivity in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 09:41 AM

Globe Telecom said on Thursday it tested the low earth orbit satellite connectivity for SMS and emergency alert in partnership with Lynk Global. Read more »

Starlink goes live in Philippines: SpaceX

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 23 09:11 AM

SpaceX on Wednesday said its low-earth orbit satellite broadband internet service called Starlink is now live in the Philippines. Read more »

The Dawn releases new single 'Earth'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 20 05:55 PM

OPM rock band The Dawn has released their new single 'Earth' on all streaming platforms. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 3, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 11:41 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Jumpers in action in Kuala Lumpur Base jump event

Fazry Ismail, EPA-EFE
Updated as of Feb 03 05:58 PM

A BASE jumper in action in front of the world's second tallest building 'Merdeka 118' during the Kuala Lumpur BASE jump event in Malaysia on Friday Read more »

Search is on for Miss Philippines Earth 2023 candidates

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 05:26 PM

Miss Philippines Earth has announced its search for a new batch of candidates. Read more »

NTC says working with Starlink to expedite rollout

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 03:56 PM

The National Telecommunications Commission said on Thursday it is continuously working with Starlink Internet Services Philippines Inc for the immediate rollout of its commercial services. Read more »

Newport World Resorts launches own urban farm

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Jan 30 06:02 PM

Newport World Resorts gives new meaning to 'farm-to-table' with the launch of its new urban farm as part of its I Love Earth program. Read more »

Earth's inner core may have started spinning other way: study

Daniel Lawler, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 24 05:08 AM

Far below our feet, a giant may have started moving against us. Read more »

Ozone layer: How the hole was plugged

Olivier Thibault, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 10 06:42 AM

In rare good news for the environment, a UN report confirmed Monday that the hole in the ozone layer that had been threatening Earth since the 1980s is shrinking. Read more »

Flash mob takes over QC mall to celebrate zero-waste month

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 07 08:05 AM

An estimated 100 people, including mall goers, joined in the activity that lasted for nearly 10 minutes. This was organized by the Mother Earth Foundation. Read more »

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Jan 04 10:48 AM

The former drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire has died at the age of 67. He was key to the band's hitmaking sound. Read more »

S Korea's lunar orbiter sends photos of Earth, Moon

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 03 05:57 PM

South Korea's first-ever lunar orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white photos of the Moon's surface and Earth, the national space center said. Read more »

New Miss Earth titleholder didn't expect to win crown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 06:13 PM

'To be completely honest, I initially thought I would be ranked in the Top 4.' Read more »

NASA capsule Orion splashes down after record-setting lunar voyage

Lucie Aubourg, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 12 07:15 AM

NASA's Orion space capsule splashed down safely in the Pacific on Sunday, completing the Artemis 1 mission -- a more than 25-day journey around the Moon with an eye to returning humans there in just a few years. Read more »

'So much to achieve' for Jenny Ramp after Miss Earth

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 01 11:54 PM

Miss Philippines Earth 2022 Jenny Ramp believes she still has “so much to achieve” following her top-20 finish in the international pageant early this week. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 30, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 11:23 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Pambato ng South Korea, nanalong Miss Earth 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 08:10 PM

Kinoronahang bagong Miss Earth ang pambato ng South Korea. Hindi inakala ni Mina Sue Choi na siya ang mananalo sa hanay ng mahigit 80 kandidata. Read more »