WHO chief scientist says Omicron ‘quite infectious’, must not panic
The World Health Organization's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan told Reuters on Friday that while the new coronavirus variant Omicron appeared to be very transmissible, the right...
World can’t recycle its way out of plastic crisis —experts
SINGAPORE — Recycling will not be able to contain a runaway global plastic waste crisis, experts said on Friday as they called on companies to...
How Samantha Panlilio stood out in swimsuit competition at Miss Grand 2021
A clip of Miss Grand International Philippines 2021 Samantha Panlilio during the swimsuit round of the pageant's preliminary competition gained online traction for her...
WHO says vaccination, not travel curbs, key to battling Omicron
WHO says border controls only 'buy time'
Australia reports first Omicron community case
Five U.S. states find cases of Omicron variant MANILA — The World...
‘Proud’ Catriona Gray resumes ‘How to be a queen’ online course
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray recently resumed her “How to Be a Queen” online course at global edtech platform Nas Academy after being temporarily...
‘Growth amid pandemic’: Baguio City unveils symbolic Christmas tree
Baguio City's new Christmas tree site symbolizes the city's progress amid the still raging COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial city government said. Baguio's Public Information Office...
‘Pasavogue’: Samantha Panlilio’s evening gown surprise at Miss Grand 2021 prelims wows fans
Miss Grand International Philippines 2021 Samantha Panlilio unveiled a surprise during the beauty pageant's preliminary round held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Philippine representative to the...
Pasig implements city-wide ban on tarps, posters, other campaign materials in public spaces
Election-related materials are not allowed in public areas in Pasig City ahead of the official campaign period for the 2022 national elections. Pasig City Mayor...
Court of Appeals to allow Nobel laureate Ressa to go to Norway
MANILA — Philippine journalist Maria Ressa will be allowed to travel so she can accept her Nobel Peace Prize in person after a court gave...
Here’s how Binomo works in the Philippines and what traders say about it
Have you ever wanted to invest and trade but couldn't because you don’t know how? Well, with Binomo, you can learn trading currency pairs,...
NFTs next hit may be music industry, former manager for Elton John, Beyonce says
As a former music manager who once counted Elton John, Beyonce and Guns N’ Roses as clients, Merck Mercuriadis has an eye for talent...
Alec Baldwin says he has ‘no idea’ how live bullet got on ‘Rust’ movie...
LOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin told ABC News in an interview airing on Thursday that he does not know how a live bullet got on...
‘Kayo ang aming Liwanag’: Ben&Ben attributes Spotify, Awit Awards wins to loyal fans
It was a stellar week for folk group Ben&Ben. The nine-piece band was hailed as the most-streamed Filipino act on Spotify Philippines this year, according...
Tourism pause helps Philippines clean up island paradise
BORACAY, Philippines — For 23-year-old tour guide Samuel Garilao, the beaches on the popular Philippines island of Boracay have never been cleaner and the water...
Ghostface is back for another scare fest in new ‘Scream’
Did you miss Ghostface? Paramount Pictures recently released a featurette and a trailer that revealed the famous “Scream” character Ghostface would make a return in...