Celebrity brands: Why fame alone isn’t enough to keep them afloat anymore
Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise of celebrity brands. Recent data from NielsenIQ, a global marketing research firm, shows just...
Philippines struggles to green schools amid climate risks
Teachers urge investment in climate-resilient school infrastructure
Philippines faces shortage of 165,000 classrooms
Teachers fill funding, staffing gaps MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — As 27 million...
Lurid tale of China’s cross-dressing ‘red uncle’ goes viral online
BEIJING — The tale of a middle-aged Chinese man, or "uncle", who disguised himself as a woman to secretly film and share videos of his...
An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like
What do you imagine a good night’s sleep to be? Often when people come into our sleep clinic seeking treatment, they share ideas about healthy...
‘I’m ok’: Karmina Constantino assures viewers after sudden exit on news program
Broadcast journalist Karmina Constantino assured the public that she was alright following her abrupt disappearance in ANC's "Dateline Philippines" on Monday, July 7. The news...
CBCP raises concern over Senate delay in VP Duterte impeachment
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday expressed concern over the Senate’s delay in acting on the impeachment process against Vice...
Content moderators for Big Tech unite to tackle mental trauma
Moderators unite to tackle mental trauma
Union pushes to hold Big Tech to account
Rise in violent content while jobs cut BRUSSELS (Thomson Reuters...
Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters...
Trump extends negotiating deadline to August 1
Stocks drop on tariff news
From 25% on Tunisia to 40% on Laos, new US tariffs...
‘Well-deserved fame’: Taylor Lautner impersonator gets own billboard
From online ads to billboards. Viral Taylor Lautner-lookalike Cristopher Diwata just got his first billboard. The former "It's Showtime: Kalokalike" contestant on Friday, July 4 reshared...
‘Premium gas?’ Royal launches new strawberry flavor, draws mixed reactions
A new strawberry-flavored variant of Royal Tru is generating buzz among Filipinos—not just for its taste, but for its eye-catching color.
The fruit-flavored soda brand...
Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for
Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 — including nerve damage — may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says. In an ABC...
Iloilo high school teachers under fire for ‘AFAM,’ ‘BINIFEETS’ placards
Teachers at a public high school in Iloilo have come under fire after a Facebook Reel showed them holding placards with slang phrases deemed...
South Korea court to hold July 9 hearing on ex-leader Yoon’s detention warrant
SEOUL — A Seoul court plans to hold a hearing on Wednesday to review a request by special prosecutors to detain former South Korean President...
Carla Abellana recalls ‘narcissistic’ ex who abused her dogs
Kapuso actress Carla Abellana opened up on social media about a “narcissistic” former partner whom she said also abused her pet dogs.
The Instagram post...
‘Nag-away away na’: Double parked vehicles cause traffic on Bulacan road
A road in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan was clogged with parked vehicles occupying both lanes, causing traffic and tension among motorists in the area. A...