#SmartBTS campaign snags ‘Best Use of Video’ in Twitter’s ‘Best of Tweets 2021’
The campaign of Korean group BTS and telecommunications company Smart was hailed as the "Best Use of Video" on Twitter in Southeast Asia this year. Smart...
It could take 12 hours of walking to burn off your Christmas dinner
Overeating at Christmas time is almost like a tradition. Many of us look forward to piling our plates full of festive foods, snacking on...
K-pop star Suga tests positive for COVID-19 after BTS return from U.S.
SEOUL — Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group's...
TikTok Christmas tree brings holiday cheer to BGC
A Christmas tree set up by the leading destination for short-form mobile video, TikTok is spreading holiday cheer at the Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio...
Filipino workers dismayed over special working holiday tag for Christmas Eve
While many are preparing for the Noche Buena feast, Filipino workers have to grind instead of immediately enjoying the holidays as Malacañang had declared...
Christmas music: Is there a magic formula behind festive chart-toppers?
There is probably no chart position more fought over than the Christmas number one.
This year, it looks like LadBaby will steal their fourth chart...
Omicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the final variant...
It is controversial whether viruses are alive, but – like all living things – they do evolve. This fact has become abundantly clear during...
South Korea’s Moon pardons disgraced ex-president Park amid tight presidential race
SEOUL — South Korea's President Moon Jae-in granted a pardon to former President Park Geun-hye, who was in prison after being convicted of corruption, the justice...
Vaccines, pills and data offer some Christmas cheer in face of Omicron advance
JOHANNESBURG/LONDON— Omicron advanced across the world on Thursday, with health experts warning the battle against the COVID-19 variant was far from over despite two...
DOH gives tips on how to keep Christmas parties COVID-safe
With the recent decline in COVID-19 cases in the country, Christmas parties are now allowed in areas under Alert Level 2. In view of this,...
Stress is contagious in relationships – Here’s what you can do to support your...
With the flurry of shopping, spending money and traveling to see family, stress can feel inevitable during the holidays. You might already know stress can...
Writer Joan Didion, chronicler of contemporary American society, dies at 87
Author Joan Didion, whose essays, memoirs, novels and screenplays chronicled contemporary American society, as well as her grief over the deaths of her husband and daughter,...
2021 Gift guide: Christmas present ideas for men
Christmas is just around the corner and we've reached the season of giving anew. If you are looking for gifts for the beloved men in...
‘Stop global warming’: UST housed this artwork calling for climate action
The University of Santo Tomas joined the global call for climate action through a large-scale art installation on its campus grounds early this year. This...
‘House of Gucci’ to hit Philippine theaters on January 19
The much-anticipated film “House of Gucci” is set to open in Philippine theaters on January 19. Inspired by the true story behind the Italian fashion...