A blue glow on a ship’s mast, a fireball rolling across a field and a light that leads travelers astray. The santelmo has haunted Filipino folklore for generations, but some sightings may have natural explanations. Read more »
The mermaid’s scaly, less charming counterpart has a name borrowed from Hokkien and a surprising second life in Filipino grammar. Here’s what the syokoy is, what old stories say about it, and why you might want to stay away from its river. Read more »
Tropical Storm Queenie, or Surigae, has entered PAR and may strengthen into a typhoon over the weekend, PAGASA says. Read more »
American marine biologist Kent Carpenter, known for revealing the Philippines’ rich marine biodiversity, was shot dead inside his home in Negros Oriental. Authorities continue investigating the killing. Read more »
Several parts of the country are expected to experience intense heat conditions as the weather bureau raised alerts over danger-level heat index readings in 14 areas, according to a Saturday advisory. Read more »
As ocean pollution increases the presence of heavy metals and microplastics in fish, consumers are urged to choose purified, third-party tested omega-3 fish oil supplements like Omega Gold to ensure safety, potency, and protection against toxin-related health risks. Read more »
