Philippines says Q1 nickel ore in first quarter rises 3% on year
MANILA — The country's nickel ore production in the first quarter rose 3% from a year earlier to 2.97 million dry metric tonnes, despite zero output...
Duterte included in Amnesty International’s video of ‘blowing’ leaders
President Rodrigo Duterte is included in a global organization’s video of controversial world leaders as part of its anniversary celebration. Amnesty International shared two videos...
Taiwan holds military drills, vows to defend against Chinese aggression
PINGTUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted a drill to repel an invading force on Thursday, as its defense minister pledged to defend the...
U.S.-China trade war of words heads for Fox cable TV face-off
BEIJING — China's war of words with the United States over their escalating trade dispute will reach a crescendo of sorts when a broadcaster...
A prayer for trees: For Kenyan tribes, saving forests is a sacred duty
FOROLE, Kenya — As Tume Racha made tea for her grandchildren in the family's small wood-frame house woven from rags and camel hides, she talked...
Philippines’ streets should be safer for women with new law signed
The proposed measure to protect Filipinos from street-level harassment is finally signed into law. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the principal author of the law, made this...
Commuters are opposing the new point-to-point policy on UV Express vans
The recent memorandum that enforces a point-to-point policy for UV express units earned the ire of commuters and operators who argue that it brings...
Criticisms over Pisay board’s decision to grant diplomas to erring students
The Philippine Science High School board's decision to release diplomas and certificates to students involved in voyeurism cases raised concern among some Filipinos who...
Maris Racal’s first truly viral Twitter video thanks to Sue Ramirez, Loisa Andalio
Kapamilya actress Maris Racal declared that she might have her first "million-view" video on Twitter after her clip with Sue Ramirez and Loisa Andalio...
Malaysia to send 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste back to countries of origin
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia will send as much as 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste back to the countries it came from, the environment minister...
Will China dump US bonds as a trade weapon? Not so fast
The trade war between Beijing and Washington has stoked concern in financial markets that China might opt to weaponize its holdings of more than...
Debunked: Philippines’ issuance of ‘residency permits’ to foreigners
(Updated; Jan. 13, 2024, 5:01 p.m.) A popular social media post has spread false information about the issuance of a supposed residency permit for foreigners...
Two Filipinos impress rapper Russ with covers of his songs
American rapper Russell Vitale or Russ praised two Filipinos for their versions of his songs on Twitter. Russ retweeted video clips of alternate versions of...
Filipino author pens disturbing post on rape jokes and those who laugh at them
Author-journalist Joel Pablo Salud wrote about the trauma of rape victims in reaction to President Rodrigo Duterte's most recent remark on rape. Duterte made another...
Filipino shuts down male Facebook friend over ‘toxic masculinity’
A female Facebook user slammed her male friend for criticizing her post on debunking male stereotypical behaviors and activities, particularly on the subject of...