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Joaquin Bernas’ legacy lives on in the ‘seeds’ he planted

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Mar 06 07:19 PM

For many law students, Bernas’ name is almost synonymous to constitutional law. For government officials, including Supreme Court magistrates themselves, his expert advice on constitutional issues was sought after. Read more »

Scientists look beyond solar system for traces of life

Lucie Aubourg, Agence France-Presse
Mar 06 03:13 AM

Searching for traces of life on Mars, like NASA is doing, is one thing. But scientists are also looking further afield.  Read more »

Scientists look beyond solar system for traces of life

Lucie Aubourg, Agence France-Presse
Mar 05 07:21 AM

Searching for traces of life on Mars, like NASA is doing, is one thing. But scientists are also looking further afield. Could it be found beyond our solar system? A study published on Thursday in the prestigious journal Science reveals the discovery of a new exoplanet that could be instrumental in the hunt. Read more »

How well does AstraZeneca vaccine work? Expert reviews current evidence

The Conversation/Reuters
Mar 05 04:28 AM

When the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was first authorized by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, it was hailed as a milestone in turning the tide on the coronavirus. Read more »

Obesity a driving factor in COVID-19 deaths, global report finds

Reuters
Mar 05 01:09 AM

LONDON - The majority of global COVID-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50 percent of adults are overweight, a global study found on Thursday. Read more »

More than a photobomber: Condo project threatens San Sebastian Church, community - experts

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Mar 04 06:49 PM | Updated Mar 05 07:51 PM

Cultural heritage experts and the community of San Sebastian Church in Quiapo, Manila raise concerns over the construction of a 31-story tower some 75 meters away from the basilica, as the development supposedly threatens the National Cultural Treasure's structural integrity and their community's safety.   Read more »

Can Tokyo Olympics be held with spectators during the pandemic?

Ayano Shimizu, Kyodo News
Mar 04 01:38 PM

The heads of the Tokyo Games' organizing bodies agreed Wednesday to decide by the end of March whether to allow overseas spectators. The organizers will then make a call in April on how many spectators will be allowed into the venues.   Read more »

Pandemic having major impact on childhood cancer care: study

Agence France-Presse
Mar 04 08:57 AM

PARIS, France - The pandemic has had a "substantial" impact on childhood cancer care worldwide, with a marked rise in the number of patients abandoning treatment altogether, new research showed Thursday. Read more »

South Africa COVID-19 strain 'offers immunity against other variants'

Agence France-Presse
Mar 03 11:59 PM

JOHANNESBURG - A new study has shown that people previously infected by the COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa have better immunity against other coronavirus mutations, experts said Wednesday.    Read more »

Why is the K-pop bullying scandal blowing up now and what will become of it?

Tamar Herman, South China Morning Post
Mar 03 05:29 AM

Barely a day has passed during the past few weeks without a new K-pop star being accused of bullying when they were young. Read more »

Brazil coronavirus variant: what is it and why is it a concern? An expert explains

The Conversation/Reuters
Mar 03 05:00 AM

Sometimes called the Brazil variant, P1 is feared to be more transmissible than earlier forms of the coronavirus. Read more »

Contagious Brazil COVID-19 variant evades immunity, scientists warn

Kate Kelland, Reuters
Mar 03 02:01 AM

LONDON - A highly transmissible COVID-19 variant that emerged in Brazil and has now been found in at least 20 countries can re-infect people who previously recovered from the disease, scientists said on Tuesday. Read more »

Politicians, doctors and a fortune-teller: Myanmar's new wave of detainees

Wa Lone, Poppy McPherson and Aditi Bhandari, Reuters
Mar 02 11:20 PM

Since Myanmar's military seized power in a coup on Feb. 1, overthrowing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, security forces have detained more than 1,000 people, hundreds at protests and many more in raids - often at night. Read more »

What Japan-trained farmer sees in future of Philippine agriculture

Stanley Buenafe Gajete, Kyodo News
Mar 02 11:13 PM

Agriculture has been the backbone of the country's economy, with more than 30 percent of the population directly or indirectly involved in this sector. Although it is a neglected sector, farmers remain committed to providing food for the growing number of Filipinos. Read more »

Dividing Palawan

ABS-CBN Investigative & Research Group, Infographic by Pam Ramos, ABS-CBN News
Mar 02 06:17 PM

Should the yes votes get a majority, Palawan will be divided into 3 provinces: Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur.  Read more »

THROWBACK: Snack Attack

ABS-CBN News
Mar 02 04:11 PM

Snack Attack owner Noel Andres talks about his food business which was inspired by his stint as a medical representative, and presents the different snacks and combo meals that his business has to offer. Read more »

Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines 'highly effective' in elderly: UK study

Agence France-Presse
Mar 02 05:03 AM | Updated Mar 02 07:15 AM

LONDON - The Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines have been "highly effective" in reducing coronavirus infections and severe illness among elderly people in Britain, with a more than 80 percent reduction in hospitalization, official data showed Monday. Read more »

COVID-19 cases rising anew in Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 10:59 PM

The Philippines COVID-19 vaccinations begin as local experts expressed concern over a surge in coronavirus cases in the Philippines' capital region. Read more »

FACTCHECK: Duterte claims Davao City 'the largest city in the world'

ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 10:20 PM | Updated Mar 01 10:45 PM

By land area, the largest city in the world is New York City (12,093 square kilometers). By population, Tokyo is considered the biggest with 37.9 million residents, according to the United Nations 2018 estimates.   Read more »

May bakuna na, puwede na ba tayong mag-relax?

ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 02:26 PM

May bakuna na sa Pilipinas! Puwede na ba tayong mag-relax? Read more »

Know thy creator: Video of ‘Run, Inday, Run’ tarp printing sparks public curiosity

Celine Isabelle Samson, VERA Files
Feb 28 11:06 AM

A 96-second video that shows six industrial-size machines printing out tarpaulins bearing the face of Davao City Mayor “Inday” Sara Duterte-Carpio with the phrase “Run Inday Run” has circulated widely among social media users in the last 24 hours. Read more »

South China Sea: How the US Navy aims to better home in on targets

Kristin Huang, South China Morning Post
Feb 28 07:39 AM | Updated Feb 28 11:26 AM

An American aircraft carrier strike group has been training personnel on the ground to help guide missiles. The exercise also involved Nato communications, to allow American forces to integrate with allies. Read more »

What is love? Beijing desires unconditional loyalty from Hong Kong

Greg Torode and Marius Zaharia, Reuters
Feb 28 12:24 AM

Xia Baolong, director of China's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, has said the electoral system in the global financial hub needs to be changed to allow only "patriots" to govern.   Read more »

THROWBACK: Health complications brought about by teenage pregnancy

ABS-CBN News
Feb 27 10:59 AM

In this 2019 episode of "Salamat Dok," Dr. Kathryn Ongoco-Perez, an ob-gynecologist, discusses the dangers and risks posed by an early pregnancy. This includes health complications on the mother and her child, and even psychological and social difficulties. Read more »

Experts urge government, LGUs anew to step up efforts to stem effects of climate change

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Feb 26 11:34 PM

MANILA - The COVID-19 pandemic should serve as a lesson for government to rethink its development goals and strategies in order to ensure resilience in various parts of the archipelago to better respond to future health and environmental crises, according to an economist. Read more »