NPC probes telcos over scam text surge
The National Privacy Commission launched a probe into telecommunication companies to determine if they exercised due diligence and accountability in transacting with data aggregators amid...
Circle in the square? How JC Santos met ‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe in...
Actor JC Santos recently revealed that he personally met "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe when he was still "studying in Circle in the Square...
Calls to ban election ads on FB, other platforms rise after Google announcement
Some Filipinos called on social media platforms to follow Google's new policy of not accepting election advertisements for the coming 2022 national elections. Google...
BioNTech CEO says vaccine likely to protect against severe COVID from Omicron
FRANKFURT — BioNTech and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will likely offer strong protection against any severe disease from the new Omicron virus variant, BioNTech's Chief Executive told Reuters, as...
Google to ban political advertising ahead of 2022 elections
MANILA — Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it will ban political advertising on its platform in the run-up to Philippine elections in May next year to...
Filipino artist fears longer struggle as COVID variant stalls tourism pickup
BORACAY, Philippines — Struggling Filipino artist Alberto Nunez was looking for a change in fortunes this week, until news broke of a new COVID-19 variant, which scuppered...
Change and transition: Miss Grand Philippines stuns in symbolic nat’l costume
"Inspiring change, transition and hope." The national costume of Miss Grand International Philippines 2021 Samantha Panlilio is a testament to the experiences she has gone...
‘Criminal case’: Sereno warns netizens claiming Kris Aquino stole Marcos jewelries
Former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno warned those who are accusing Kris Aquino of stealing jewelries of Imelda Marcos without proof that they could...
Israel to host Miss Universe contest despite Omicron
JERUSALEM — Israel will host the Miss Universe beauty pageant in the Red Sea resort of Eilat on Dec. 12 despite imposing travel restrictions...
Bishop David officially assumes post as CBCP head
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan on Wednesday officially assumed his new post as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. He replaced...
Omicron variant could outcompete Delta, South African disease expert says
JOHANNESBURG — The Omicron coronavirus variant detected in southern Africa could be the most likely candidate to displace the highly contagious Delta variant, the director of...
Barbados declares ‘diamond’ Rihanna a national hero
BRIDGETOWN — Barbados declared hit singer Rihanna a national hero at its republican celebrations in her hometown of Bridgetown. Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the...
Filipinos’ Christmas still joyous despite pandemic, Twitter data shows
Filipinos still managed to have holiday cheer despite the scourge of the coronavirus pandemic in December last year, according to data from a study. Twitter's...
‘Happy Birthday, Andres’: Artworks, birthday messages pour on 158th Bonifacio Day
Filipinos marked the 158th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio through artworks and witty birthday greetings to the Filipino hero on November 30. The name "Andres...
End of year parties: PGH lists ways to make them COVID-19 free
Christmas and end-of-year parties are now being planned after nearly two long years of social distancing, but the COVID-19 scare is not yet over. The...