Filipino vlogger’s content on father’s death sparks debate
A vlogger defended himself after some viewers criticized a video he uploaded showing him receiving news that his father passed away. YouTube vlogger Keith Talens...
Metro Pacific eyes $2 billion valuation in hospital unit stake sale
MANILA — Metro Pacific Investments Corp expects its hospital unit to be valued at $2 billion as it sells a minority stake in the healthcare...
KAPA and its controversial ‘donation’ scheme: Religious freedom vs SEC rules?
The provision on religious freedom was cited by some supporters of the controversial KAPA organization as basis to challenge the decision of the government...
Filipinos in Hong Kong are being warned
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong advised Filipinos to avoid hot spots as widespread protests are staged. The demonstrations are against the proposed extradition bill,...
SE Asia should ban imports of foreign trash — environmentalists
BANGKOK — Environmental groups called on Tuesday for Southeast Asian countries to ban waste imports from developed countries to help tackle a plastic pollution crisis,...
US-Philippines treaty floated as debate on sea ramming incident heats up
The Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines was floated as an option that could be invoked after a Chinese trawler...
Hong Kong protests make Filipinos reflect on the Philippines’ political climate
The massive protests in Hong Kong over a controversial extradition bill made some Filipinos perceive how such movements could also be done to resist...
Filipinos who serve in ranking posts in governments around the world
In May 2019, Filipino-Kiwi lawyer Paulo Garcia was announced as a member of Parliament of New Zealand. Garcia is the first Filipino to attain a...
Huawei says U.S. ban hurting more than expected, to wipe $30 bln off revenue
HONG KONG — China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has taken a harder-than-expected hit from a U.S. ban, the company's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said,...
Chinese vessel ramming Filipino boat: False rumors spreading online
Questions and rumors sprouted on social media on the incident between Chinese and Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea earlier this month. On June...
Nursery student becomes ‘job applicant’ in viral ID picture
An edited picture of a young girl gained attention on social media as it featured her in clothing meant for job applicants despite her...
China state media criticize foreign ‘hypocrisy’ over Hong Kong after climbdown
SHANGHAI — Foreign "meddling" in the affairs of Hong Kong is hypocritical and "ill-intentioned", and Beijing will continue to back embattled chief executive Carrie Lam despite calls...
Health condition of celebrated actor Eddie Garcia: A timeline
(Updated at 5:43 p.m. on June 18) Seasoned actor Eddie Garcia is in critical condition after figuring in an accident on the set of...
Filipino’s rousing first speech in 3 languages as New Zealand parliamentarian
The first Filipino-Kiwi to become be a member of the parliament of New Zealand made his maiden speech in three languages in late May. Paulo...
Possibly ‘deliberate’: Experts on the ramming incident in the South China Sea
At least three experts shared their thoughts and interpretations on social media about the controversial collision between a Chinese fishing vessel and a Filipino...