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Customers who got their “secured” credit cards through Plastk are caught in the middle of a legal battle between that company and the bank it partnered with — leaving many waiting on hundreds or thousands of dollars. One expert says consumers often don’t know where to turn for help.  Expert …

Phosphorus, in the form of phosphates, is generally considered the ultimate limiting nutrient in Earth oceans that’s necessary for life.  The Cassini spacecraft discovered phosphates in Enceladus at least 100 times more concentrated than on Earth. Another piece of evidence suggests life may be thriving beneath the icy surface of …

Worldwide temperatures briefly exceeded a key warming threshold earlier this month, a hint of heat and its harms to come, scientists worry.  Temporary breach of 1.5 degree threshold is a climate hazard warning: scientists. Worldwide temperatures briefly exceeded a key warming threshold earlier this month, a hint of heat and …

Today is Father’s Day when tributes will flow as we pause to honor the special man in our lives. The man we call “Tatay,” “Daddy,” or “Papa” will be the center of attention, honored for what he had done for his family. It’s become a tradition to remember our fathers …

Taking in people seeking refuge from war or persecution should not even be a subject of debate considering the history of the Philippines as a humanitarian country. Washington DC sent a “concept note” in October 2022, according to the DFA, proposing to have the Philippines as a “temporary site” for …

P80-m livelihood program to help over 370,000 fishermen in EEZ The Marcos administration will launch its “Layag WPS” project or the Livelihood Activities to Enhance Fisheries Yield and Economic Gains (Layag) from the West Philippine Sea aimed at protecting Filipino fishermen as well as state floating assets amid continuing incursions …

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Saturday that the Philippines has been recognized by the United States for its unwavering commitment in combatting human trafficking. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said they have received information that the country has maintained its Tier 1 status for the eighth consecutive year in …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is committed to the protection and safety of members of the media in the country, Malacañang’s task force on media security said after a survey found the Philippine media landscape “largely grim” due to persistent attacks. Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Paul …

The extraction of the remaining oil from the sunken MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro has been completed – two days ahead of the June 19 target date – but containment efforts will continue, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Saturday. About 95 percent of the affected shorelines are …

Coast Guard personnel rush to rescue passengers of the burning ferry. PHOTO BY THE PHILIPPPINE COAST GUARD  A Philippine ferry carrying up to 65 passengers and crew members caught fire at sea on Sunday and a coast guard vessel was deployed to rescue those onboard and try to extinguish the …