How restoration can help coral reefs
KOH TAO, Thailand — Record-high sea temperatures are bleaching coral reefs worldwide and putting a new focus on attempts to restore these key marine ecosystems.
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4 PH islands named top tourist destinations
FOUR Philippine islands — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and the Visayan Islands, and Siargao — made it to Asia's top 10 islands list during the Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, the Department of Tourism said.
4 convicted American pedophiles nabbed
MANILA, Philippines — Four convicted American pedophiles have been intercepted by the Bureau of Immigration who attempted to enter the country.
Baby trafficking syndicates in Cambodia recruiting Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — Cambodian police have rescued 20 Filipino women who were allegedly trafficked into the country to be used as surrogate mothers in a baby trafficking ring.
Streams of K-pop music jump over 300 per cent in five years
K-pop music on a global scale have seen a jump of over 300 per cent in the last five years, according to new Spotify data.According to Spotify data cited by Yonhap News Agency, streams of K-pop music have surged 362 per cent in the global market over the past five years. The largest increase was recorded in Southeast Asia, with a 423 per cent jump, while the US recorded a 182 per cent rise.However, the US has emerged as the country with the most K-pop listeners.
Marcos: PH to pursue cooperation with Asean partners to address present challenges
VIENTIANE, Laos — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would pursue cooperation with partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to address present challenges in the region and the world.
Spooky Thai Drama ‘The Legend of Nang Nak’ Sets Regional Broadcasts
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Thailand’s skill with ghostly drama series gets another showing in “The Legend of Nang Nak,” which releases widely across Asia next week. Directed by Taweewat Wantha and scripted by Sorarat Jirabovornwisut, the pair behind “Death Whisperer 1 and 2,” the 30-part series portrays a ghostly love story that defies the barriers between life and death. The series hails from production firm Minds@Work and Thai terrestrial broadcast group BEC World. International sales are handled by I.E.
South Korea pizza brand arrives in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — South Korea’s original 10-inch pizza chain Eat Pizza is now finally in the Philippines.
Xipto Esports sweeps VCT Pacific Game Changers
MANILA, Philippines – Xipto Esports, bannered by top female Filipino Valorant players Kelly "shirazi" Jaudian, Alexandria "Alexy" Francisco and Camille "Kamiyu" Enriquez, ruled the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Game Changers Pacific, sweeping its way to the championship trophy at the True5G Pro Hub in Bangkok, Thailand.