2020 weather disasters boosted by climate change
The 10 costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth US$150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday. (AFP photo)
Elephant Santas spread virus awareness
Christmas and Thailand’s love of elephants combined Wednesday when four of the giant creatures dressed as Santa turned up at a school just outside Bangkok, complete with huge coronavirus masks. (AFP photo)
Why are Malaysia’s sea turtles disappearing?
Malaysia is home to important habitats for marine turtles such as nesting beaches for the laying of eggs and coral reefs and seagrass beds as their feeding grounds. (AFP photo)
Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable. (AFP photo)
Holcim gets ONE Championship heavyweight champ Fil-Am Brandon Vera as brand ambassador
Holcim Philippines, Inc. has ONE Championship heavyweight world champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera as its brand ambassador.
Mister Donut offers 90-day business trial franchise package
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P7.09-billion Mindanao backbone project seen to stabilize power transmission in the island
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has recently energized the Toril-Bunawan 230kV transmission line, the final component of its Mindanao 230 kiloVolt (kV) backbone project. (NGCP photo)
Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Whether in Paris, Kuala Lumpur or California, gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable. (AFP photo)
Study links serious skin disease among dolphins to climate crisis
A study has linked a potentially-fatal skin disease in dolphins to the climate crisis, and scientists predict that it’s only going to get worse. (Simon Allen / University of Western Australia)
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