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‘Never too late’: Gary V cheered after revealing he is a first-time voter in...

Multi-awarded singer Gary Valenciano, who is almost 60 years old, revealed in a proclamation rally that it will be his first time to participate...
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‘Mag-ingat’: Ben&Ben drops song promoting internet safety, digital responsibility

This “Safer Internet Day,” nine-piece act Ben&Ben released “Mag-Ingat,” a track that promotes internet safety and digital responsibility. They also released the official music video...

COVID disrupts health services in over 90% of countries —WHO

GENEVA — Disruptions in basic health services such as vaccination programs and treatment of diseases like AIDS were reported in 92% of 129 countries, a...

Sweetpotato vs Sweet potato: DOST’s post on ‘kamote’ sparks spelling debate

The Department of Science and Technology recently informed Filipinos that the English translation of the popular crop "kamote" is "sweetpotato." Filipinos, however, disagreed with how...
Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand PM warns of more COVID variants in 2022

WELLINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic will not end with the Omicron variant and New Zealand will have to prepare for more variants of the virus this year, Prime...
Rick Astley

Internet meme featuring Rick Astley revived as campaign for 2022 national bets begins

You've been Rickrolled. As the country starts the campaign period for the national candidates of the 2022 polls, some Filipinos attempted to make light of...
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This comic strip for love month tackles ‘coming out’ to parents

A Filipino artist created a short comic strip about inclusive love in a family ahead of the celebration of Valentine's Day. The artist called Sskait,...
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What Filipinos can do when they encounter vote buying this campaign season

As the campaign period for the national candidates in the 2022 polls begins, the Commission on Elections reminded Filipinos to be wary of vote...
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NLEX motorists told to take alternate routes amid campaign day

Motorists are advised to expect heavy traffic and possible rerouting at the toll plazas surrounding the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Tuesday. The North Luzon...

Duterte to leave Palace by March? Term ends in June, president told

President Rodrigo Duterte claimed he is set to leave Malacañan Palace by March, months before his term ends in June this year. Duterte expressed this during his...
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OVP changes profile picture as campaign period for 2022 national bets kicks off

Early Tuesday, Filipinos were greeted by a profile picture change of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Facebook. This happened minutes after the...

World’s glaciers contain less ice than thought —report

Glaciers shallower than previously assessed - study Revised estimate reduces potential global sea level rise Andes glaciers found to contain 27% less ice Freshwater...

Catholic schools reject bets engaged in martial law historical revisionism

A network of Catholic schools in the country on Monday chided political candidates who use disinformation on social media in an attempt to win...

Philippines shifts election battle to social media as COVID-19 curbs campaigning

MANILA — Campaigning for the Philippines' general election gets underway officially on Tuesday, with COVID-19 curtailing the traditional fanfare and big rallies and turning the...
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It’s a sign: Bar chairperson quips candidates can now have love lives after exams

Bar chairperson Marvic Leonen jokingly said that law students can now have a love life after the 2020-2021 Bar examinations concluded on Sunday. The Supreme Court...