Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams if COVID jab made mandatory

Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon if COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory at the Grand Slams but he is not...
Voter registration

‘Para sa kinabukasan’: ‘Love letter’ for 2022 polls calls for better governance, climate justice

"Kaya naman sa darating na halalan, nais naming patunayan ang pag-ibig namin sayo." This was part of a "love letter" released by environmental group Greenpeace Philippines for...
Rowena Guanzon

Retired Comelec exec Guanzon coaches presidential aspirant ahead of SMNI prexy debate

A retired commissioner gave advice to a presidential candidate attending the debate hosted by SMNI, a media network run by church founder Apollo Quiboloy. Retired...
Gomburza Penitential Walk 2022

How Filipinos can honor Gomburza on their 150th martyrdom anniversary

A government agency is inviting Filipinos to virtually commemorate the 150th death anniversary of Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora, popularly known as...
Apollo Quiboloy

‘Invite the FBI,’ says social media ahead of Quiboloy network presidential debate

Some social media users called the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation hours before the presidential debate organized by the network of Pastor Apollo...
Wedding couple

Filipinos most interested in weddings among Southeast Asians in 2021 —report

Even with a prevailing pandemic, Filipinos emerged as the most interested among its Southeast Asian neighbors when it comes to wedding talk, according to...
cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies akin to Ponzi schemes, says RBI deputy

MUMBAI — Cryptocurrencies are akin to Ponzi schemes or worse and banning them is the most sensible option for India to avoid the threat they...

Taiwan says Chinese plane flew close to remote island

TAIPEI — A small Chinese civilian aircraft flew very close to a remote Taiwanese-controlled island next to China's coast earlier this month, Taiwan's defense ministry said on...

Following backlash, FB page deletes viral infographic of PNR’s Metro Line

A Facebook page dedicated to content about the development and beautification of the country on Tuesday revised an infographic showing a train system in...

‘Ginalaw na ang baso’: Star City announces new opening date

"Ginalaw na ang baso." This was the amusement park's message to the public in its opening date announcement. Start City is set to open its doors to the...

Thais make amulets from plastic waste to inspire more recycling

BANGKOK — Hoping to inspire more Thais to recycle plastic waste, two local companies have teamed up to make Buddhist amulets by using nine types...

‘Vladdy daddy please no war…’ Gen Z posts on Russia-Ukraine tensions

The teens, tweens and adults of Gen Z are turning to TikTok and Instagram to hash over the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, some appealing to...

As rivals beg off, Ka Leody says ‘game’ to attend Quiboloy network debate

"Game!" This was presidential aspirant Ka Leody De Guzman's remark on the upcoming debate with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. tomorrow, February 15. De Guzman tweeted this in...

‘Kapamilya way’: ‘PBB’ opens eviction ep with ABS-CBN core values, theme music

The latest eviction episode of ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Big Brother" opened with the network's theme music instead of the reality show's usual theme song. Fans of...

Spreading version of Omicron resists all but one drug

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has...