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'Lack of opportunity' hounds Moros almost a decade since peace pact

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Mar 27 07:52 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. commemorated the CAB signing anniversary as he vowed that his administration will "see its full implementation." Read more »

Switzerland tries slow-mo cannabis revolution

Agnès Pedrero, Agence France-Presse
Mar 27 03:57 PM

Switzerland is now experimenting with decriminalizing recreational cannabis, with the drug now available in some Basel pharmacies. Read more »

How Rubilen Amit succeeded in a man's sport of billiards

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Mar 27 12:13 PM | Updated Mar 27 12:38 PM

An individual realizes full potential once his or her talent gets properly cultivated nurtured. Read more »

Trade partnerships between countries lessen prospects of war: expert

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Mar 27 01:32 AM

Boosting trade between China and the Philippines and its neighboring countries may just be what is needed to defuse tensions concerning the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Kuwait political crisis drags down economy

Sahar Al Attar, Agence France-Presse
Mar 26 11:30 PM

A seemingly never-ending political crisis is plunging oil-rich Kuwait's economy into the mire, affecting basic services and causing mounting public concern. Read more »

How Marla Ancheta injected female representation in films

Shiela Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Mar 26 08:15 AM

During the recently concluded 'Reflections of Me: Southeast Asia' panel, Marla Ancheta delved into the unexpected success of "Doll House," exploring what she believes resonated with viewers. Read more »

PH needs to invest in tech to contain oil spills, expert says

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Mar 25 06:19 PM

The Philippine government should invest in its own technology to contain future oil spills, an expert said Saturday. Read more »

McLuhan fellows rally vs. disinformation

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Mar 25 01:28 PM

Three seasoned journalists have reiterated the importance of facts and holding social media platforms accountable for the spread of disinformation. Read more »

Humanity must chart new course on water use: UN chief

Amélie Bottollier-Depois, Agence France-Presse
Mar 25 09:30 AM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered an urgent call for the world to modify and safeguard water resources to avert conflict and ensure future global prosperity. Read more »

The reluctant businesswoman who became CEO of a $2-B firm

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Mar 25 09:05 AM

Under Lorraine Belo-Cincochan's leadership, Wilcon Depot grew into retail giant for construction materials that is now worth around P110 billion. Read more »

Colorectal cancer cases among younger people increasing - expert

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Mar 24 05:42 PM | Updated Mar 25 11:10 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the screening for colorectal cancer across the world, a health expert lamented Friday. Read more »

Raccoon dog data sparks new debate about Covid origins

Daniel Lawler and Julien Dury, Agence France-Presse
Mar 24 11:44 AM

New evidence that raccoon dogs were at the Chinese market where Covid is suspected to have first infected humans has reignited debate over the origin of the pandemic. Read more »

Ano ang mga karapatan ng mga 'anak sa labas'?

ABS-CBN News
Mar 24 03:59 AM

Ano ang mga karapatan ng mga tinatawag na anak sa labas? Read more »

ALAMIN: Mga posibleng sakit ngayong tag-init

ABS-CBN News
Mar 24 01:55 AM

Ang init! Ano nga ba ang mga dapat bantayang sakit ngayong tag-init na? Read more »

Negros zoo struggles to keep animals alive

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Mar 23 09:25 PM

Since being 'temporarily closed' 7 months ago, a zoo in Amlan, Negros Oriental is only relying on donations to feed dozens of animals in its care. Read more »

'Hindi parusa ng Diyos': DOH wants end to HIV stigma

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Mar 23 04:38 PM

A health official urged the public to stop stigmatizing those infected with HIV, underscoring that the disease is "not a punishment from God." Read more »

Across globe, women battle 'gendered disinformation'

Anuj Chopra, Jérémy Tordjman, and Panisa Aemocha, Agence France-Presse
Mar 23 01:24 PM | Updated Mar 23 01:49 PM

Researchers say 'gendered disinformation', when sexism and misogyny intersect with online falsehoods, relentlessly targets women around the world. Read more »

Is the ocean a viable solution for water scarcity?

Deutsche Welle
Mar 23 07:52 AM

Desalination is energy intensive and environmentally toxic, but it is vital for human survival in dry regions. Read more »

Meet the teacher championing 'mentoring mentors'

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Mar 23 05:00 AM | Updated Mar 24 04:33 AM

Teacher Christine Joy Aguila has been recognized for her innovative teaching strategies and efforts in training other mentors in the regions. Read more »

Scientists offer 'non-alien explanation' for interstellar visitor

Daniel Lawler, Agence France-Presse
Mar 23 01:30 AM

The object christened 'Oumuamua -- "scout" in Hawaiian -- baffled scientists as soon as it was spotted by an observatory in Hawaii six years ago. Read more »

DNA analysis of Beethoven's hair provides clues to his death

Chris Lefkow, Agence France-Presse
Mar 23 12:51 AM

A team of researchers who sequenced Beethoven's genome using locks of the German composer's hair may now have some answers. Read more »

China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US

Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse
Mar 22 10:32 AM

Xi pushed forward positions on Ukraine during talks in Moscow, a week after China announced the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Read more »

PH should not be driven by US-China interest - analyst

ABS-CBN News
Mar 22 10:30 AM | Updated Mar 22 11:01 AM

The Philippines should not be driven by the interests of rival superpowers United States and China, a political analyst said Wednesday. Read more »

Dachau: 90 years on, the warning remains

Deutsche Welle
Mar 22 09:12 AM

The first prisoners arrived at Dachau less than two months after the Nazis seized power on January 30. Read more »

Did COVID-19 come from raccoon dogs?

ABS-CBN News
Mar 21 05:02 PM | Updated Mar 21 05:49 PM

Did COVID-19 come from raccoon dogs in Wuhan, China? An infectious disease expert on Tuesday said reports that a raccoon dog has been linked to the origin of the novel coronavirus warrant further investigation, saying the data could be used to prepare for another pandemic. Read more »