PDEA’s K9 doggos bowing out, looking for roofs and boops
Thirteen police dogs are in need of roofs and not just boops as the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency called for new forever homes for...
Viral recordings of Philippines crop circles are actually for a marketing ad
Viral photos of odd-looking crop circles claiming to be found in Batangas and Nueva Ecija farms turned out to be a marketing gig for...
Why Barangay Ginebra’s 2018 Commissioner’s Cup victory is more special than usual
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel's victory in the 2018 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner's Cup finals is sweeter than the typical PBA conference championship, for...
Why Manila needs to practice bicycle-sharing more than ever
BEIJING — Pollution and traffic congestion remains one of the most pressing concerns in urbanized regions like Manila, Beijing and Los Angeles. To solve this...
China promoting own technical standards to aid nuclear push overseas
SHANGHAI — China's State Council said it would promote the use of China's nuclear industry's independent technological standards worldwide, aiming to play "a leading...
Philippine court removes UN expert, lawyer, ex-lawmaker from ‘terror’ list
MANILA — A Philippine court has removed four people, including a U.N. rights rapporteur, from a list of people the government wants declared "terrorists", citing...
Philippines to deport Australian academic blacklisted for protest
MANILA - The Philippines has denied entry to an elderly Australian activist for being a "threat to public order" and would deport him, officials...
Why two-year-old feud between beauty bloggers Michelle Dy, Anna Cay reignited
Popular Filipino beauty blogger Michelle Dy suddenly brought up an old feud with YouTube vlogger Anna Cay on her Instagram stories on Wednesday. Similar to...
Can’t let go: Drake’s parody of Manny Pacquiao’s singing resurfaces online
Footage of rapper Drake's impersonation of Filipino boxer-turned senator Manny Pacquiao from back in 2014 has recently resurfaced on social media. Much has changed in...
Is escalator etiquette finally catching on among Filipinos?
The practice of standing on the right side of the escalator to allow those in a hurry to walk on the left side has...
Neil Gaiman’s love for Philippine mythology shows richness of Filipino culture
British fantasy and comic book writer Neil Gaiman reminded Filipinos to learn to love their homegrown talents after a fan asked him if he...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ looks beyond Asia to break Hollywood mold
LOS ANGELES— "Crazy Rich Asians" may be the first Hollywood movie in 25 years with an all-Asian cast but the filmmakers hope it will be enjoyed...
UN refugee agency welcomes Thai move to give cave boys citizenship
BANGKOK — The UN refugee agency welcomed on Thursday a decision by Thailand to grant Thai citizenship to three boys and their soccer coach...
Dimming sunlight to slow global warming may harm crop yields — study
OSLO — Spraying a veil of sun-dimming chemicals high above the Earth to slow global warming could harm crop yields in an unintended side-effect of...
Philippines to cancel Landing’s $1.5 bln casino project – Duterte’s spokesman
MANILA- Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will cancel Landing International Development Ltd's $1.5 billion integrated casino project in the capital, his spokesman said minutes after the Hong...