If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need. New technology and human …

MANILA, Philippines — Before he took on a very important role in the local politics of Ilocos Sur, Vigan City Mayor Jose "Bonito" Singson hosted a group of media friends to help promote Vigan, as it was then in the running for the New 7 Wonders-Cities of the World honor. …

MANILA, Philippines — Content creator and entrepreneur Nico Bolzico is in awe of his eldest daughter with wife Solenn Heussaff. Speaking to members of the media including Philstar.com, Nico was asked about any realizations since Tili — whose full name is Thylane Katana — got a younger sister in Maëlys …

This photo taken by Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) on April 4, 2024 shows bulldozers being used to remove debris near a damaged building in Hualien, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan on April 3. (Photo by CNA / AFP) (Eagle News)–No Filipinos were hurt in the series of earthquakes …

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has given Premier Doug Ford a deadline to reverse the ban on the wearing of keffiyehs at the provincial legislature or else she says the NDP will defy the ban. Demonstrators rallied against ban on Friday as civil liberties group called ban 'undemocratic' Ontario NDP …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken NSC: Beijing invented new version of ‘Ayungin deal’ US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he warned China directly about its assertive moves around the Philippines and vowed to defend its oldest treaty ally in the region. “I made clear that while the US …

WEST PHILIPPINE SEA—Two Chinese Navy spy ships shadowed Philippine and American vessels during the Balikatan exercises as they sailed at the westernmost portion of Palawan on Saturday. During the formation drills of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz, BRP Davao del Sur and USS Harpers Ferry, a spy ship of the People’s …

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which vastly exceeded all expectations, has relayed its final transmission back to Earth. Now it's onto a new phase of its mission where it will continue to collect data for future explorers to retrieve. The helicopter will now collect data from its final resting spot for …

REMEMBERING LAPULAPU’S BRAVERY. President Ferdinand Marcos is joined by Speaker Martin Romualdez and Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo, Lapu-Lapu City Rep. Ma. Cynthia Chan, and Lapu Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan for a group photo with members of Lapu-Lapu Arnis De Abanico, who performed a reenactment of the …

I have been in a miserable state lately. For the past three weeks I have been almost unable to move out of bed. I force myself to eat breakfast — a small bowlful of oatmeal or an egg. Spoonfuls of kangkong and pork from sinigang for lunch. Six lenguas de …