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Solar eclipse plunges southern Chile, Argentina into darkness

Alberto Peña, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 15 04:58 AM

PUCON, Chile - A solar eclipse that lasted around two minutes plunged southern Chile and Argentina into darkness on Monday. Read more »

Chinese dams under US scrutiny in Mekong rivalry

Kay Johnson and Matthew Tostevin, Reuters
Posted at Dec 14 08:05 AM

BANGKOK - A U.S.-funded project using satellites to track and publish water levels at Chinese dams on the Mekong river was announced on Monday, adding to the superpowers' rivalry in Southeast Asia. Read more »

Manmade mass now outweighs life on Earth: study

Patrick Galey, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 11 07:16 AM

PARIS - For the first time in history manmade materials now likely outweigh all life on Earth, scientists said Wednesday in research detailing the "crossover point" at which humanity's footprint is heavier than that of the natural world. Read more »

Karen Ibasco part of virtual audience during UN secretary-general's speech

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 03:36 PM

The Miss Earth 2017 titleholder said she is "so honored to be chosen" to virtually join the event, which was held at Columbia University in New York City. Read more »

USA hinirang na Miss Earth 2020; Miss PH wagi bilang Miss Earth Water

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 07:36 PM

Itinanghal na Miss Earth 2020 ang pambato ng Amerika habang nagwagi naman si Miss Philippines Roxanne Baeyens bilang Miss Earth Water. Read more »

PH's Roxanne Baeyens 'beyond grateful' to be new Miss Earth Water titleholder

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 11:12 AM

Roxanne Baeyens, who represented the Philippines in the recently concluded Miss Earth 2020 pageant, took to social media to express that she is beyond grateful to be given this year’s Miss Earth Water crown.  Read more »

Miss USA wins Miss Earth 2020

Screengrab from Miss Earth Livestreaming
Posted at Nov 29 03:03 PM

Miss Earth USA Lindsey Coffey, 28, reacts after winning Miss Earth 2020 during the virtual coronation ceremony on Sunday. Read more »

Miss USA calls historic Miss Earth 2020 win as ‘life changing’

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 01 11:58 AM

“I still haven’t found the words. My heart is so full.” These were the words of Miss USA Lindsey Coffey after she was named the first Miss Earth titleholder from her country on Sunday morning, Manila time.   Read more »

USA named Miss Earth 2020; Philippines wins Miss Earth Water

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 29 02:21 PM

Lindsey Coffey, 28, from the USA was in tears after being named Miss Earth 2020 in a virtual coronation ceremony held Sunday morning, Manila time.   Read more »

Dating Miss Earth Philippines Imelda Schweighart, galit sa k-pop

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 25 12:06 AM

Ayon sa dating beauty queen mas mainam kung kultura at musikang Pinoy ang susuportahan ng ating mga kababayan.  Read more »

LOOK: Miss Earth 2020 top bets bared; pageant to be viewed on KTX

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 07:56 PM

Representatives of the United States, South Africa and Venezuela lead the top favorites to win the Miss Earth 2020 crown in their much awaited virtual finals slated on November 29.  Read more »

WATCH: Miss Philippines stuns in Darna-inspired evening gown at Miss Earth

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 06:02 PM

Roxie Baeyens, the Philippines’ bet to the ongoing Miss Earth 2020 pageant, drew raves from pageant fans when she channeled the Pinay superheroine Darna at the recent evening gown showcase of the competition. Read more »

Statement on the restoration of ABS-CBN News Channels on YouTube

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 05:09 PM

Read ABS-CBN Corp's statement on the restoration of its news channels on YouTube.  Read more »

Miss Earth Costa Rica 2020 bares COVID-19 struggles but goes on with virtual pageant

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 17 10:56 AM

MANILA - The grim realities of COVID-19 have painted a new picture of the ongoing Miss Earth 2020 pageant preliminaries with the revelation of Miss Costa Rica Kelly Avila Mora that she is infected with the virus and is still reeling from it.   Read more »

WATCH: Australian cancer survivor removes wig at Miss Earth 2020 talent contest

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 17 09:56 AM

While other international pageants have deferred to hold to hold their competitions this year, the Miss Earth 2020 pageant has gone ahead this week with its virtual showcase. Read more »

TINGNAN: ‘Bright turquoise’ na view ng Earth tampok sa larawan ng NASA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 12:30 PM

Tanaw sa larawan ang mga Cuba, The Bahamas, and southern Florida na kuha ng isa sa kanilang astronauts. Read more »

World missing all targets to save nature, UN warns

Patrick Galey, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 06:18 AM

PARIS - Countries are set to miss all of the targets they set themselves a decade ago to preserve nature and save Earth's vital biodiversity, the United Nations said Tuesday. Read more »

Life on Venus? Astronomers see a signal in Its clouds

Shannon Stirone, Kenneth Chang and Dennis Overbye, New York Times
Updated as of Sep 15 11:29 AM

High in the toxic atmosphere of the planet Venus, astronomers on Earth have discovered signs of what might be life. Read more »

Scientists find gas on Venus linked to life on Earth

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 15 05:45 AM

PARIS - The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas -- which on Earth can be attributed to living organisms -- scientists said on Monday, in a fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbor. Read more »

'Thrones' creators join 'Star Wars' director for Netflix series

Andrew Marszal, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 02 06:52 AM

LOS ANGELES - The creators of "Game of Thrones" will team up with "Star Wars" director Rian Johnson and Brad Pitt for an ambitious new Chinese sci-fi adaptation, Netflix announced Tuesday. Read more »