Mexicans throng streets at home after surprise World Cup win over Germany
MEXICO CITY — Thousands of Mexicans in the national colors of green, white and red danced in the streets on Sunday to celebrate their...
What are the issues hounding PhilHealth both internally and externally?
The Philippine Insurance Health Corporation is facing multiple issues both internal and external that could affect its more than 41 million members and 93...
‘Norwegia’ and other PCOO official announcement blunders
President Duterte conferred an honor on a foreign ambassador. But the joyous occasion was overshadowed by criticisms over a flub of the president's communications office on social media.
On social media, Trump has biggest gains during summit with Kim
Who had the greater share of voice during the historic US-North Korea meeting? Whose tweets and posts were most shared?
Strike at condiments giant a symptom of Philippines’ labor troubles
The country has a severe labor ailment and the weeks-long picketing outside a major food company's headquarters is just the latest of many such troubles.
China carries out missile drills in South China Sea amid heightened tensions
BEIJING — China's navy carried out drills in the South China Sea to simulate fending off an aerial attack, state media said on Friday,...
Russia crush sorry Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener
MOSCOW - Russia launched the World Cup party in spectacular style when they thrashed a feeble Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match on Thursday to...
Child sex for a dollar on Kenya’s palm-fringed beaches
DIANI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Sixteen-year-old Fatma doesn't bat an eyelid when asked what she has been doing since dropping out of school two...
Does PTV-4’s decision to air Chinese shows violate its own mandate?
PTV-4 is under fire after it agreed to air Filipino-dubbed Chinese shows, prompting a closer look at the state-run network's original function and mandate.
The...
Why top NBA rookie Donovan Mitchell is driving Filipino fans crazy
One of the National Basketball Association's top rookies from the recently concluded season is coming to Manila and basketball fans are pumped. A look at...
Sofia Andres admits having anxiety disorder. Here’s how it can affect anyone
Sofia Andres recently shared that she will not appear in showbiz-related projects for a month to deal with her anxiety disorder, raising awareness on...
Leni Robredo’s salute in the rain on Independence Day gets cheers and jeers
Photos and videos of Vice President Leni Robredo saluting the Philippine flag under the rain during the Independence Day rites at Rizal Park spread...
Mexico, Canada welcome hosting 2026 World Cup with U.S. despite frayed ties
MOSCOW — The leaders of Mexico and Canada gleefully cheered winning the right to host the 2026 World Cup jointly with the United States on Wednesday, emphasizing...
Social media’s LGBTQ mounts no warm welcome for next MMK episode
Popular drama anthology show "Maalaala Mo Kaya" announced that it will be airing an episode this June on someone who once was part of...
Philippines unlikely to be rice self-sufficient — Duterte
MANILA — The Philippines is unlikely to become self-sufficient in rice production, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday, appearing to contradict his agriculture minister...