U.S. rolls out COVID-19 vaccine for young children, ending long wait for some parents
Seven-year-old Gael Coreas stuck out his left arm fearlessly to receive his first COVID-19 shot at a health clinic in the nation's capital on...
Investigators pursue criminal probe into stampede that killed eight at Houston concert
HOUSTON — Questions surrounding what went wrong at a Houston music festival were still unanswered on Monday, three days after a crush of concertgoers left...
Celebrate the joy of Christmas together at SM
Christmas may be different from years past, but the meaning behind this season remains. Although the pandemic has forced us to downsize our traditionally large...
Bitcoin inflows hit record high so far in 2021 —CoinShares data
NEW YORK — Inflows into bitcoin products and funds have hit a record $6.4 billion so far this year, data from digital asset manager CoinShares showed, as...
BTS’ Jin drops music video for ‘Jirisan’ main theme song ‘Yours’
South Korean boyband BTS member Kim Seok-jin or Jin sings the main theme song for the official soundtrack of the new Korean drama series...
At COP26 talks, 45 nations pledge to protect nature in climate change fight
GLASGOW (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Forty-five nations pledged on Saturday to step up protection of nature and overhaul farming to cut greenhouse gas emissions,...
From heroine to finance savvy: Liza Soberano wows fans with recent brand collabs
Fans of Liza Soberano congratulated the actress for her latest collaboration with various brands in the country. On November 6, financial app GCash released its latest commercial...
On ‘Yolanda’ anniv, calls for climate justice, mourning for lost loved ones flood social...
Environmental advocates called on climate action as the Philippines commemorated the 8th year anniversary of the devastation of Super Typhoon "Yolanda" (International name: Haiyan) in...
Beijing residents stock up on cabbages in uncertain times
BEIJING — Older residents in Beijing recently stocked up on cabbage, giving a tradition a new lease of life after the government advised people to keep...
Mall-goers told to observe social distancing, wear face masks amid posts on crowding
Concerned citizens reminded others to observe the still standing social distancing rules following reports of crowding in some malls and establishments in Metro Manila. Some...
Explainer: How does Merck’s COVID-19 pill compare to Pfizer’s?
Pfizer Inc and Merck & Co Inc have developed experimental antiviral pills that have shown promising efficacy in trials of adults with COVID-19 who...
Baffled? You’re not alone – COP26 spawns confusing array of acronyms
GLASGOW — Do you know your GFANZ from your ISSB from your PPCA? Welcome to COP26! With truly global initiatives to slash the rate of planetary...
‘Take your time’: Mimiyuuuh gets love advice from Robredo
Content creator Mimiyuuuh earned online buzz after he received an honest love from Vice President Leni Robredo in a vlog. Robredo was Mimiyuuuh's latest guest...
‘Let Yolanda’s lessons of hope, solidarity carry us through this pandemic’ — bishop
Eight years after typhoon “Yolanda” devastated several areas, a Catholic bishop exhorted the people to let its lessons of resiliency carry them through amidst...
Global COVID-19 cases near 250 million as Delta surge eases
Worldwide cases due to COVID-19 were approaching 250 million on Sunday as the surge from the Delta variant eases and more normal trade and...