Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer and wounded a director when he discharged a prop gun on a movie set in New Mexico on Thursday, authorities said. Baldwin shot Halyna Hutchins, the photography director of...
St. Luke’s labor leader references Duque in advising hand-washing vs COVID-19
The head of a private hospital's labor group cited Health Secretary Francisco Duque III in a reminder to the public to "wash hands" as...
U.S. CDC signs off on Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccine boosters, mix-and-match shots
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday recommended the COVID-19 vaccine boosters for recipients of the Moderna Inc and Johnson & Johnson shots, and...
Duterte says he takes full responsibility for drugs war
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday he took full responsibility for the bloody war on drugs that has killed thousands of people, but maintained he will...
Alert Level 3: Many are confused about policy on minors outdoors
The national government's clarification that minors in Metro Manila are still not allowed outdoors confused some Filipinos, citing the reopening of tourist spots and...
‘Friendster 2.0, Marites, Fakebook’: Filipinos suggest hilarious names for Facebook’s rebranding
Suggesting either "Friendster" or "Fakebook," local social media joined in the fun of pitching names for social media giant Facebook following reports of its...
Ces Drilon says presidential aspirant should at least ‘acknowledge’ kin’s faults
For broadcast journalist Ces Drilon, presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos must first "acknowledge" what his father have done when the latter ruled the country for...
MMDA references ‘red light, green light’ vs jaywalking. Not everyone is pleased.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made a reference to the "Green Light, Red Light" game from the popular "Squid Game" series in its advisory...
‘Muntik maging draw’: Pia Wurtzbach throws back to 2015 Miss Universe blooper
Pia Wurtzbach recalled in jest the previous blooper during her 2015 Miss Universe coronation when she shared behind-the-scene photos of the Miss South Africa...
Philippines protests Beijing’s ‘provocative acts’ in South China Sea
The Philippines has issued a diplomatic protest over Chinese vessels challenging its ships patrolling the South China Sea with sirens, horns and radio communications,...
Protesters denounce Netflix over Chappelle transgender comments
LOS ANGELES - About 100 people protested near Netflix Inc's headquarters on Wednesday against the streaming pioneer’s decision to release comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special,...
LRT-1 launches photo contest to help tourism recovery in Metro Manila
What places can you visit and travel to by riding the LRT-1 train? Private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) invited commuters to take snapshots...
Vaccination before reception: Cebu newlywed cheered for her priorities
"Priorities." A 25-year-old newlywed immediately went to a vaccination site to receive her second dose of COVID-19 vaccine after attending her church wedding last Monday. Marlyn...
Is it even possible to regulate Facebook effectively? Time and again, attempts have led...
The Australian government’s recent warning to Facebook over misinformation is just the latest salvo in the seemingly constant battle to hold the social media...
‘#FightVoteBuying’ says Comelec spox following Batangas cash-giving affair
An official of the Commission on Elections posted the hashtag "#FightVoteBuying" and posed a question about the issue on Twitter. This came after reports of...