COVID outbreak ends cruise for thousands on German ship in Lisbon
LISBON — The German operator of a cruise ship that has been stuck in Lisbon's port due to an outbreak of the coronavirus among its crew pulled the...
Archbishop hits ‘clandestine’ casino construction in Misamis Oriental
Archbishop Jose Cabantan of Cagayan de Oro bewailed what he described as “clandestine” construction of a casino in the archdiocese. He said they were caught...
‘Hidilyn in Paris’: Quips as Hidilyn Diaz sets eyes on Paris 2024 Olympic games
"Grabe nabuhat niya yung Eiffel Tower." Supporters of Hidilyn Diaz shared these jokes online following her latest photos on Instagram about her new Olympics goal. Diaz...
This New Year, why not resolve to ditch your dodgy old passwords?
Most of the classic New Year resolutions revolve around improving your health and lifestyle. But this year, why not consider cleaning up your passwords...
South Korea reports first deaths linked to Omicron coronavirus variant —Yonhap
SEOUL — Two people who posthumously tested positive for the highly contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus appear to be the first such reported deaths in the...
John Arcilla scolds Filipinos who violate prescribed health protocols amid rising COVID-19 cases
"Importante ang mental health pero anong saysay nito kung mamamatay ka sa virus? Angal sa lockdown pero tigas ng ulo natin." These were the...
Hong Kong independent portal Citizen News says to shut
HONG KONG —Hong Kong independent online news portal Citizen News said on Sunday it will cease operations from Tuesday in the face of what it described as a...
Manila church temporary closed after priest, 3 staff test positive for COVID-19
A national shrine in Manila has been temporarily closed after a priest and three of its personnel tested positive of COVID-19. The National Shrine of...
Philippines limits mobility, business in NCR over Omicron threat
MANILA — The Philippines will impose tighter curbs in the capital region for the next two weeks, the acting presidential spokesperson said on Friday,...
Holiday heart syndrome: Binge drinking can cause heart problems
Many people enjoy a tipple over the festive season, but overdoing it could cause “holiday heart syndrome”, a condition where the heart beats abnormally...
How New Year revelries can be a better time for pets
Animal welfare organizations discouraged the public, especially pet owners, from using fireworks to welcome the New Year. They pointed out that firecrackers can be traumatic...
COVID-19 cases in Philippines rise anew. Here’s what doctors say
Doctors and concerned Filipinos urged others to follow health protocols and get their booster shots following the spike in COVID-19 cases. The Department of Health...
How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind the brilliant colors...
For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year will be filled with the sounds and colorful light shows...
Tricia Robredo staying in isolation facility amid reports of protocol-breaching traveler
Tricia Robredo, the vice president's daughter, confirmed that she is currently in isolation after contracting the virus which causes COVID-19. Robredo shared this amid reports...
Philippines in rush with other countries to buy experimental COVID-19 pills
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week authorised Merck's antiviral COVID-19 pill for high-risk adult patients, a day after giving a broadergo-ahead...