Chinese paper slams US stance on Taiwan, says should prepare for “crisis”
SHANGHAI — China should be prepared for crisis in the Taiwan Strait, the hawkish Global Times newspaper said in an editorial on Friday, amid...
Bangladesh body count mounts; group urges U.N. action to stop drug war
DHAKA/MUMBAI — The death toll in a Bangladeshi "zero tolerance" crackdown on drugs has risen to 140, with about 18,000 people arrested, the government...
One Filipina in the audience in Seoul found the scene difficult to watch
A Filipina student-volunteer during President Rodrigo Duterte’s meeting with the Filipino community in Seoul described on Facebook how it was difficult to watch him onstage.
How traffic made the world stand still for one commuter
Traffic in Metro Manila is a given headache for its more than 10 million residents, but for some, the traffic in the northern tip...
Online ad of a popular donut shop reveals insights on food advertising
Some expectant consumers were not amused after they bought a donut company's limited edition choco-hazelnut ring-filled donut in celebration of National Doughnut Day.
Here’s the sad reason why Philippines lacks women scientists
Despite doing well in gender equality rankings, the Philippines is still behind when it comes to the presence of women in science, the United...
Throwback: The history and context behind the Ninoy Aquino kiss
Kris Aquino previously slammed Mocha Uson for comparing her father Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. to President Rodrigo Duterte on the subject of publicly kissing...
Domeng ushers in Philippines’ rainy season (including destructive typhoons)
The arrival of Tropical Depression Domeng is signalling the return of the rainy season to the country. While it may be a cause for relief...
Surprise! Sandara Park was emcee at Philippines-South Korea state dinner
Fans were surprised upon learning that Korean star Sandara Park was the master of ceremonies of the state dinner between the Philippines and South...
With community loans, Manila slum dwellers build homes
QUEZON CITY — Anabelle Elmedo lived for years with her family of six in an informal settlement in Quezon City in the Philippines, and had few worries...
Foreign workers in US fall victim to traffickers
NEW YORK — Foreigners with temporary work visas in the United States are falling victim to human trafficking as recruiters and employers exploit flaws...
Volcanic lava buries two housing tracts on Hawaii’s Big Island
PAHOA, Hawaii, June 6 - An ever-creeping wall of lava from Kilauea Volcano has engulfed two entire seaside housing tracts at the eastern tip...
Kris Aquino: ‘Mocha does not deserve my humility’
The word war between Kris Aquino and Mocha Uson escalated on Wednesday with the two popular women debating over President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial kiss...
Lacson answers Tiglao on criticism of new P4.5-billion Senate building
Sen. Panfilo Lacson, chair of the Senate committee on accounts, has spoken out against columnist Rigoberto Tiglao for panning the new Senate building expected...
Grilled by anti-graft agents, Malaysia’s ex-first lady makes a fashion statement
Malaysians who voted scandal-tainted prime minister Najib Razak out of office last month were treated to the sight of his allegedly high-spending wife Rosmah Mansor submitting herself to questioning at the anti-graft agency headquarters on Monday.