Two of the most popular proposals to ease EDSA’s traffic congestion
As the perennial traffic problem on the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue shows no signs of improvement, suggestions float in hopes of easing vehicular...
Commuter encounters thoughtful Grab driver who goes the extra mile in service
A commuter shared her experience with a generous Grab driver who has all the means possible to make his passengers' rides comfortable in the...
University of the East student publication called out over design blunder, possible plagiarism
A student publication of a private university in Manila became a hot topic recently as it committed design blunders and received accusations of plagiarism. Red...
Hong Kong leader says she would ‘quit’ if she could, fears her ability to...
HONG KONG — Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she has caused "unforgivable havoc" by igniting the political crisis engulfing the city and would quit if she...
A Russian wrestler turned Filipino? Looking at naturalization as a winning technique
Despite arguments against the move, Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s proposed bill to naturalize a Russian wrestler is nothing new overseas and even a norm to...
About that viral discharge of murky water to Boracay beach after supposed rehab
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources permanently sealed a pipeline seen discharging black water directly to Bulabog Beach on Boracay Island last week. DENR...
Hong Kong students boycott classes after weekend of violence
HONG KONG — Hundreds of Hong Kong university and school students swapped classes for democracy demonstrations on Monday, the latest act of defiance in an anti-government movement that has...
Why are the Amazon fires sparking a crisis for Brazil and the world?
BRAZIL — A record number of fires ravaging the Amazon has drawn international outrage because of the rainforest's importance to the global environment and...
Duterte got Jackie Chan to make this political gesture
Chinese actor Jackie Chan is the latest foreign personality to have posed doing the signature hand gesture of President Rodrigo Duterte, the fist bump. Chan...
Pacquiao wants a Russian wrestler naturalized. Here are arguments against it.
Boxing champion and Senator Manny Pacquiao filed a bill that sought for the Congress to grant Philippine citizenship to Russian freestyle wrestling champion Egor...
Comedian Hasan Minhaj bares risks Filipinos are exposed to in luxury cruise ships
A Netflix documentary series bared the plight of Filipino employees in Western cruise ships and how cruise lines—and governments—get away with it. Award-winning host Hasan...
Vlogger Angel Dei warns followers against accepting food from strangers
.YouTube vlogger Angel Dei warned her followers against accepting food or any other item from a stranger after a Twitter post about receiving a...
China’s Xi says ‘bigger step’ possible in offshore oil, gas development with Philippines
SHANGHAI — Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the Philippines could take a "bigger step" in the joint development of oil and gas resources in...
Link of BuCor man’s death to Sanchez’s aborted release hazy but speculations keep on
The death of a Bureau of Corrections official in Muntinlupa City was being linked to the release order for convicted rapist-murderer Antonio Sanchez. Ruperto Traya...
Lawmakers want a ‘Designated Survivor’ in case of leadership crisis
Lawmakers have introduced legislation based loosely on a popular Netflix political thriller called the "Designated Survivor" to ensure the country has a president in...