Is escalator etiquette finally catching on among Filipinos?
The practice of standing on the right side of the escalator to allow those in a hurry to walk on the left side has...
Neil Gaiman’s love for Philippine mythology shows richness of Filipino culture
British fantasy and comic book writer Neil Gaiman reminded Filipinos to learn to love their homegrown talents after a fan asked him if he...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ looks beyond Asia to break Hollywood mold
LOS ANGELES— "Crazy Rich Asians" may be the first Hollywood movie in 25 years with an all-Asian cast but the filmmakers hope it will be enjoyed...
UN refugee agency welcomes Thai move to give cave boys citizenship
BANGKOK — The UN refugee agency welcomed on Thursday a decision by Thailand to grant Thai citizenship to three boys and their soccer coach...
Dimming sunlight to slow global warming may harm crop yields — study
OSLO — Spraying a veil of sun-dimming chemicals high above the Earth to slow global warming could harm crop yields in an unintended side-effect of...
Philippines to cancel Landing’s $1.5 bln casino project – Duterte’s spokesman
MANILA- Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will cancel Landing International Development Ltd's $1.5 billion integrated casino project in the capital, his spokesman said minutes after the Hong...
How 5G technology can turn science fiction into reality
The introduction of 5G technology in the country could bring faster internet and also massive innovation in various industries.
Ticket to the future
The advent of...
Purrfect pet – cat honored for helping sick owner
LONDON— A white moggy called Theo, who pawed and sat on his owner all night to stop her falling asleep after she developed a...
Sunday driving: This solar-powered car can charge while on the road
BERLIN - A Munich-based start-up has taken advantage of the strong Bavarian sun this summer to test the final development of the charging system...
Fake warship photo in PTV report has led to sanctions on video editor
People’s Television assured that the video editor responsible for using a photoshopped image of a Navy warship in its story has been sanctioned. “Please be...
Brazil judge lifts border closure for Venezuelan immigrants
BRASILIA— A Brazilian federal appeals court judge on Tuesday overturned a ruling barring Venezuelan immigrants fleeing economic and political turmoil from entering Brazil. On Sunday, a federal judge in the northern...
MRT’s train rain viral video reveals repair and rehabilitation delays
After a video of leaking airconditioning units inside the Metro Rail Transit went viral, the management explained that the repairs and rehabilitation of the...
Angelina Jolie wants divorce finalized by end of 2018
LOS ANGELES — Angelina Jolie on Tuesday sought to move forward with her long and sometimes bitter divorce from Brad Pitt, which has yet...
What happens when Rufa Mae Quinto becomes your ‘Waze navigator’
“Go, go, go!” “To the highest level!” are just some of the catch phrases made famous by sexy comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto, but can...
Philippine Little League softball team hits ‘home run’ in US championship
The Tanauan-Philippines Little League softball team's 7-0 victory over the Southwest Texas District 9 in the recent 2018 Senior League Softball World Series championship...