‘You deserve what is best’: Pinoys cheer Yuka Saso’s Japanese citizenship decision
Fans of Yuka Saso supported her decision to choose Japanese citizenship under the country's nationality law. Saso previously told Japanese media that she chose Japan...
Cheap antidepressant shows promise; virus can infect inner ear
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that have...
SB19’s ‘Bazinga’ lands on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart
"Filipino music, rise." P-pop hitmakers SB19 once again made it to the Billboard chart for their latest single "Bazinga." The track landed on the Hot Trending...
Another vax conspiracy theory debunked: COVID-19 jabs don’t contain substance that tracks people
COVID-19 vaccines do not have an enzyme called "luciferase" to track people, according to a vaccinologist. On Wednesday, Melvin Sanicas, physician-scientist specializing in vaccines, dismissed...
Filipino digital artist among finalists at COP26 summit’s DigitalArt4Climate competition
An artwork by a Filipino is one of the top finalists at the DigitalArt4Climate competition aiming to empower individuals to create art that can...
No mention of ‘Christmas’ in November? Meme citing Pinoys’ months-long celebration emerges
An online post referenced Filipinos' famous four-month Christmas celebration in response to a meme saying that the word "Christmas" should not be mentioned before...
Facebook will shut down facial recognition system
Facebook Inc announced on Tuesday it is shutting down its facial recognition system, which automatically identifies users in photos and videos, citing growing societal...
With no tickets to COP26 talks, climate activists take to Glasgow streets
GLASGOW (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Schoolteacher Claire Birmey had never joined a climate change protest before - but on Wednesday she strapped her baby daughter...
U.S. Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso opts for Japanese citizenship
Yuka Saso has chosen Japanese citizenship despite representing the Philippines at the Olympic Games this year and in past events, she said on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, who...
Mobile wallet users warned vs fake verification emails asking for personal info
A popular mobile wallet service warned its users against fake emails asking them to verify their accounts. In an advisory on November 3, GCash advised...
Duterte threatens to punish officials for slow pace of COVID-19 vaccinations
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday that local government officials will be punished for falling behind their targets for COVID-19 vaccinations as the...
Content creators land on EDSA billboard through #DiscoveredOnTikTok campaign
From videos to billboards along EDSA. This was what TikTok content creators experienced when they saw themselves on a billboard mounted along the busiest highway...
Rundown: Financial institutions joining BSP’s new person-to-merchant payment facility
Large banking institutions have adopted the uniform digital payment facility that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas launched last October. The BSP issued the latest list...
Britney Spears’ lawyer seeks answers from father over conservatorship spending
LOS ANGELES — An attorney for Britney Spears has asked to question her father under oath about how the pop singer's money was spent during his 13...
Face shield next: Renewed clamor to ditch plastic gear after gov’t lifts NCR curfew
As the government lifted curfew hours initially set in Metro Manila, renewed appeals to immediately forego another COVID-19 policy were mounted online. Chairperson Benhur Abalos...