House shifts gears: From ‘criminal’ to ‘social’ responsibility but term has another meaning
The House of Representatives changed its proposed minimum age for children considered criminally liable from 15 years old to 12 years old and changed...
‘Tawilis’ of Taal under threat of extinction due to pollution, overfishing
A marine environmental group is appealing to the public to protect the Filipino favorite tawilis fish after it was declared as an endangered species. The...
Sweet dreams: A look inside a sugar factory in the Philippines
The sugarcane industry contributes 70 billion pesos to the Philippine economy every year with majority coming from the Visayas region. In Negros Occidental, The Victorias Milling...
An ‘ageless’ congresswoman’s tarpaulins in 10-year challenge
A congresswoman might have amused social media users with her unchanging photo on tarpaulins throughout the years but the displays appear to violate policies...
Democrats push technology as alternative to Trump wall in shutdown impasse
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives floated the idea on Wednesday of ending a partial U.S. government shutdown by giving President...
DepEd’s reminder to parents: You are first teachers of your children
The Department of Education's Schools Division Office in Santiago City released a reminder for parents to instill discipline on their children and teach them...
‘Politicizing’ a sports event: The party-list that paid to be seen at Pacquiao-Broner bout
The party list that made headlines after its logo showed up on the boxing ring of the recent face off between Senator Manny Pacquiao...
American singer Chris Brown denies rape allegation in Paris
PARIS — Singer Chris Brown said on Tuesday that a rape allegation against him was false, a day after the French prosecutor's office said that he had been...
Filipino fast food giant takes steps after reported JoyRulBee in China
A local fast food giant is now moving to further protect and uphold its trademark rights when pictures and a video of a fast...
US ban on temporary work visas for Filipinos: What’s behind the move?
The United States’ ban on temporary work visas to the Philippines due to overstaying of victims of human trafficking brings to light the severity...
Calls for Catriona Gray to speak up against lowering age of criminal responsibility
At the prestigious pageant she won, she talked about the welfare of children. Now Catriona Gray is being asked on social media to make a...
Oscars 2019: Biggest nominees and biggest snubs, according to Twitter
The list of Academy Award nominations are in! And they're making history. "Black Panther" is on top of the list as the first-ever Oscar-nominated superhero...
Should we lower age of criminal responsibility? What science says
The House of Representatives passed the bill that would lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 9 years old despite questions over...
Taco Bell’s first Thailand outlet to serve spicy fare and local beer
BANGKOK — U.S. fast food giant Taco Bell is opening its first outlet in Thailand, continuing the Yum! Brands chain's Asia expansion, offering adapted menu...
Larry Gadon’s petition against SWS, Pulse Asia shows ignorance of their mandate
Senatorial candidate and lawyer Larry Gadon's petition to stop Pulse Asia and Social Weather Stations (SWS) from releasing pre-election surveys cripples the polling firms'...