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07/10/2026

New Lizard Species found in Peru

A new species of lizard has been discovered in the Peruvian Andes, with researchers highlighting its importance to the country’s biodiversity.

Named 'Liolaemus archipensis,' the lizard measures about six to eight centimeters long. It was found in Arequipa, southern Peru, at an elevation of more than 4,800 meters.

The species has different markings depending on s*x. Females have square-shaped spots on their backs, while males have slanted spots and white scales that help them blend in with rocks. It feeds on plants and small creatures, including spiders, beetles, and insect larvae.

“The description of a new species represents a very important advance for biodiversity in our country,” said biologist Ling Huamani-Valderrama.

The research was published in the Swiss scientific journal Diversity.

07/10/2026

Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ Personal Diary

The Vatican will publish “The Private Diary of Pope Francis” on November 24, featuring the late pope’s personal reflections, prayers, and spiritual notes.

The book will be edited with commentary by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

It will offer readers a closer look at how Francis lived his faith, faced challenges, and sought guidance from God.

The publication follows the example of St. John XXIII’s spiritual diary, “Journal of a Soul,” which was released after his death.

07/10/2026

Belgian-American physicist wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in developing the IceCube Observatory, a facility in Antarctica that detects high-energy neutrinos, tiny particles that provide information about the universe.

The 82-year-old Halzen, proposed using the ice at the South Pole to detect neutrinos in 1988.

The observatory was completed in 2011 and uses more than 5,000 sensors embedded in the Antarctic ice to detect these particles and help scientists study distant galaxies, exploding stars, and black holes.

“The messengers bring information from the cosmos,” Eva Olsson of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said during the announcement.

Halzen, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States, said he was surprised by the project's success.

An expanded facility, IceCube-Gen2, is planned to become operational in 2033 and is expected to detect more neutrinos.

The Nobel Prize in Physics carries an award of 12 million Swedish kronor, or approximately $1.2 million. The award ceremony will take place in Stockholm on December 10.

07/10/2026

Social Action Center-Legazpi serves hot meals to over 600 hospital watchers

The Social Action Center-Legazpi served hot meals to more than 600 hospital watchers at the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) in Daraga, Albay, on October 2, 2026.

The initiative provided bowls of lugaw with egg and freshly baked bread to family members and loved ones staying with patients in the hospital.

The activity marked the second run of the center’s Hot Meals Program for hospital watchers, which aims to provide food and support to those caring for sick family members.

The center also thanked its partners and volunteers for helping make the activity possible and encouraged others to support future meal distributions.

07/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV appoints new Vatican envoy to UAE

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Grzegorz Piotr Bielaszka, a Polish priest, as the new apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Mnsgr. Bielaszka, 52, will be ordained a bishop before taking on his new mission. He succeeds Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis, who was recently appointed the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations in New York.

Bielaszka joined the Vatican’s diplomatic service in 2006 and has served in Panama, Iraq, Hungary, Peru, and Gabon.

The Holy See and the UAE established diplomatic relations in 2007.

The country is home to an estimated 700,000 Filipinos working in various sectors, including healthcare, construction, and domestic services.

06/10/2026

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Legazpi Commission on Youth to hold online orientation for WYD Seoul 2027 delegates

The Commission on Youth of the Diocese of Legazpi will hold an online orientation and screening for young people interested in joining the diocesan delegation to World Youth Day Seoul 2027.

The activity is scheduled for October 10 at 5:30PM and will be conducted online.

Interested participants are encouraged to check this link for further details and announcements.
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The commission said the orientation and screening will help guide young people as they prepare for the international gathering in 2027.

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06/10/2026

El Niño may bring drought to all provinces by March 2027

All 82 provinces in the country may experience drought by the end of March 2027 due to the expected very strong El Niño, according to Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum.

Solidum said the country is already feeling the effects of El Niño, but the situation could worsen next year depending on the amount of rainfall.

“The effects are being felt but it can get worst next year based on the amount of rain that will happen,” Solidum said in a Palace press briefing Monday, October 5.

He also reminded the public that proper preparation and water conservation are important in reducing the impact of the dry spell.

The Office of Civil Defense reported that 106 cities and municipalities and five provinces have declared a state of calamity due to El Niño.

Agriculture damage has reached P6.8 billion, affecting around 249,000 hectares of farmland.

The Department of Agriculture assured that there will be enough rice and other agricultural products despite possible losses in harvests.

Meanwhile, the government urged the public to conserve and recycle water.

The Office of Civil Defense also warned of a possible increase in forest fires due to the dry conditions.