Antarctic village requires all residents to have their appendix removed

VNExpress - Oct 11, 2026

Long-term residents of Villa Las Estrellas, a Chilean settlement on Antarctica's King George Island, must have their appendix removed before moving in because the nearest major hospital is more than 1,000 km away.

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The arrival of the annual floodwaters signals the seasonal fishing rush in the Mekong Delta, prompting locals to head into the submerged fields to cast their nets and supplement their income.

Marcos eyes deeper technology ties with Singapore

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is hoping that the Philippines and Singapore will enter into new partnerships, particularly in technology, once he steps down from office in 2028.

Marcos rejects claims of PH 'aggression' in WPS

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected claims that the Philippines has been aggressive in its dealings with China amid continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, saying the country has only been defending its territory and sovereign rights.

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Senator Robin Padilla on Sunday said he and his allied senators may skip the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should there be what he described as disregard for the law.

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Sugarfree’s ‘Dramachine’ gets the classic vinyl treatment

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For years, fans have clamored for vinyl releases of Sugarfree’s albums. Their contemporaries have been rolling out remastered editions of their catalogs, and Sugarfree surely deserves the same.

Vietnamese trainees face debt, exploitation in Europe's largest economy despite promise of free training

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Many young Vietnamese who paid brokers thousands of euros for vocational training in Germany say they have been overworked, cheated of wages and unlawfully fired.

Winner in life: Carlos Yulo ready to take on new challenges

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Even after completing his golden collection, Carlos Yulo has no plans to slow down anytime soon, pursuing not only success in gymnastics but also opportunities to grow and develop as an individual

Marcos meets Mitsubishi, Ayala executives over $700-M investment

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has welcomed Mitsubishi Corporation's proposed US$700-million investment in Ayala Corporation, which could reportedly become one of the largest foreign equity investments in the Philippines.

Regulators OK Meralco rate hike after 15 yrs

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MANILA, Philippines — More than 8 million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) may have to pay more after regulators approved a rate increase of about 13 centavos per kilowatt-hour, the first adjustment after 15 years. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) gave the green light for Meralco’s new average distribution rate of P1.48 per kWh,

Ombudsman: DICT chief Aguda has resigned

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MANILA, Philippines — Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda has resigned and Malacañang had “already accepted” his resignation, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Saturday. There was no immediate confirmation from Malacañang. Palace insiders said that President Marcos himself would speak about this matter on Sunday before flying back from Singapore, where he

Tagle makes history as first Asian dean of cardinals

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MANILA, Philippines — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is the new dean of the College of Cardinals, considered as a group of elites who advise the Pope and elect a new one when the papacy becomes vacant. This makes Tagle, 69, the first Filipino and Asian dean of the College after Pope Leo XIV approved his

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