NBN Trust Launches NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording 2025The National Biodiversity Network Trust (NBN Trust) announced today the launch of the NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording 2025. These annual awards recognize the dedication and hard work of individuals and groups in the wildlife-recording world.Nominations for
Government Seeks Expert Advice on Ketamine ClassificationThe government has announced its plans to seek expert advice on the classification of the drug ketamine. The drug is currently classified as a Class B substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, but the government is considering
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is embarking on its 175th anniversary year with a clear growth strategy. The company, founded on March 11, 2025, has evolved from a small bell foundry in Frankenthal, Germany to a leading global technology company and total solutions provider for print
Piers Morgan has parted ways with Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in a move set to expand his popular Uncensored show on YouTube, ending months of speculation about his future at News UK. The outspoken broadcaster will now operate independently, having acquired ownership of his Uncensored brand
KAI SOTTO — PHILIPPINE STAR/RUSSELL PALMAGILAS PILIPINAS’ worst fears became a reality as big man Kai Sotto was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that has forced him out of action for a lengthy period.Mr. Sotto, a vital cog in the Nationals’ spotless
ALEX EALA — FACEBOOK.COM/ALEXEALAALEX EALA zoomed to a new career-best in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings despite an early exit in the qualifying round of the 2025 Australian Open.From No. 147 to start the New Year, Ms. Eala leaped nine spots to No. 138
PHILIPPINES LACROSSE ASSOCIATION/@_PHOTOMAKIFOR a sport that is relatively just on its infant stage in the country, Philippine lacrosse has gone a long way.Unheralded, the national women’s team was unfazed and played David against the sport’s Goliaths in securing a historic trip to next year’s prestigious
GILAS PILIPINAS WOMEN headline a stacked cast made up of local and foreign teams in the third season of the Manila Hustle 3×3 on Feb. 8 to 9 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.Gilas will be led by Camille Clarin and Jhaz Joson
Kevin O’Leary, famed for his role as “Mr Wonderful” on the American series Shark Tank, has revealed plans to join billionaire Frank McCourt’s consortium in a high-stakes effort to acquire TikTok. The move comes amid growing pressure on the Chinese-owned video platform, which could be banned
CHINA COAST GUARD VESSEL 5901, nicknamed the “monster ship,” off the coast of Capones Island, Zambales on Jan. 4, 2025. — PHILIPPINE COAST GUARDBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterCHINA’S biggest coast guard vessel has left the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China
UNSPLASHBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterTECH GIANT Meta Platforms, Inc.’s move to do away with fact-checkers on its social media platforms could aid disinformation ahead of midterm elections in May, analysts said.Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, an associate professor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOSTHE PHILIPPINES’ influenza-like cases fell by 17% or 37,000 last year, according to health authorities, as the World Health Organization (WHO) flagged rising respiratory infections earlier this month.The Southeast Asian nation logged 179,227 influenza-like illnesses in 2024, the Department of Health (DoH)