Comelec spox, social media users weigh in on vote buying problem
An official of the Commission on Elections, voiced out his opposition against vote buying following Vice President Leni Robredo's previous remarks about it. In a...
Japan’s Princess Mako defies odds to marry college sweetheart, gives up title
TOKYO — Japan's Princess Mako, the emperor's niece, married her college sweetheart on Tuesday, giving up her royal title and saying she was determined to build a...
Southeast Asian nations tout green power links ahead of COP26
SINGAPORE — Southeast Asian nations are speeding up their plans to transmit renewable energy through a proposed regional power grid, with first trials set for...
High demand for ‘Squid Game’ tracksuits cheers S.Korea’s struggling garment sector
SEOUL — The "Made in Korea" green tracksuits and pink jumpsuits worn by characters in Netflix's global hit "Squid Game" have proven a pre-Halloween bright spot...
Isko Moreno challenged after he dared IATF to slap raps over Manila Bay crowding
A presidential aspirant's dare for the pandemic task force to file charges against the environment agency on the dolomite beach overcrowding was met by another...
Mastercard expands cryptocurrency services with wallets, loyalty rewards
Mastercard Inc said on Monday it would allow partners on its network to enable their consumers to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency using a digital...
Sci-fi film ‘Dune’ features Filipino martial art Balintawak Eskrima, director says
Science fiction film "Dune" featured a combat style based on a Philippines' martial art, according to its director. The director mentioned this in a video...
‘UP Cutie’ trends as iskolar ng bayan hopefuls manifest admission to state university
Isko and Iska hopefuls are trying to manifest their dreams to enter the country's premier state university by following the two-word tweet inspired by...
How to ‘add to cart’ donation vouchers for ‘Maring’ victims
Your "add to cart" can make a difference. A Catholic charity organization is encouraging the public to share their blessings to those heavily affected by...
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine protective, safe in young children
Moderna Inc said on Monday its COVID-19 vaccine generated a strong immune response in children aged six to 11 years and that it plans to...
Timeline: Major accidents on movie and television sets
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer and wounded a director when he discharged a prop gun on set during filming of movie...
Emmanuelle Vera dons Maureen Wroblewitz’s ‘bangus-inspired’ NatCos for Reina Hisapanoamericana
Emmanuelle Vera, the Philippines' bet to Reina Hispanoamericana 2021, wore the same national costume that Maureen Wroblewitz had worn during the Miss Universe Philippines pageant...
5 ways Filipinos can make cemetery visits clutter-free
As Filipinos begin to visit their dearly departed loved ones in cemeteries before its closure on the November holidays, an environment watchdog appealed for...
Comedian Dave Chappelle addresses Netflix transgender controversy in full for first time
Comedian Dave Chappelle on Monday addressed the transgender controversy at Netflix in full for the first time on a video on his Instagram account, five days after about...
Southeast Asian leaders hold summit, excluding Myanmar coup leader
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Southeast Asian leaders begin their annual summit on Tuesday without Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing, who overthrew a civilian government...