The House approves the ?7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, as lawmakers and watchdogs question infrastructure allocations, social aid spending, and transparency ahead of the 2028 elections. Read more »
A five-year review by France's Anses agency links heavy social media use among teens to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with girls and LGBTQIA+ youth most affected. Researchers point to platform design and algorithms as key drivers, and recommend stronger regulation over outright bans. Read more »
By day, an ordinary neighbor. By night, a creature said to fly with half its body missing. Discover the folklore behind the aswang, its regional variations, and the real dangers of accusing someone of being one. Read more »
It sounds like an abandoned infant crying in the dark. Here’s what the tiyanak is said to be, where the belief came from, what old folks did to break its spell, and how a grieving mother’s ghost became a movie monster. Read more »
The Senate has approved a bill seeking to prohibit minors below 18 from accessing and maintaining accounts on age-restricted social media platforms, citing the need to protect children from online harm. Read more »
Where should we draw the line between discussing the adults' actions and involving their children? Read more »
