Boy who saved a dog from drowning in Biñan to get gifts

A young man saved a dog from drowning in a river in Biñan, Laguna—a heroic act that was caught on camera and became viral...

Being offered to stream the Olympics? Beware, it could be a scam.

A global cybersecurity firm warned Tokyo Olympic 2020 fans of the top five phishing schemes that cybercriminals are using to maliciously steal their credentials...

Joy Belmonte slams fake posters, decries elections ‘black propaganda’

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte denounced the use of her image in fake congratulatory messages on Hidilyn Diaz' historic, record-breaking feat at the 2020...

‘One Dream!’: TOMORROW X TOGETHER joins telco as new ambassadors

K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) is the newest ambassador of Telecommunications company Smart, following its successful partnership with global superstars and labelmates BTS. Smart...
Batasan Hills lockdown

Metro Manila in lockdown in August to curb Delta variant

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday approved the imposition of lockdown measures in the capital region, in a bid to contain the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant and to shield the country's medical system.
PH delegates on Tokyo Olympics 2020

Hidilyn Diaz and Filipino Olympians all treated to free flights

For a budget carrier, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz is not the only one worth celebrating. Every athlete who represented the country in the Tokyo Olympics 2020...

QC says 51 COVID-19 infected cops had no contact with protesters

Following an investigation into the deployment of COVID-19 infected members of the police, the Quezon City government said Thursday that the 51 police officers...
Duterte with US Secretary of Defense

Duterte fully restores key troop pact with United States

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has restored a crucial pact governing the presence of U.S. troops in the Philippines, the two countries' defense ministers said...

Philippines to place Manila area in lockdown to curb Delta spread

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday approved the imposition of lockdown measures in the capital region to prevent the spread of the more...
Francisco Duque

Citing ‘low numbers’ of Delta cases, Duque says government is ‘proactive’

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III dismissed concerns that the government is being reactive in its response to emerging threats in the pandemic, such as...

Nesthy Petecio once said girls will surpass boys in Philippine sports

Filipino Olympic pugilist Nesthy Petecio once predicted that Filipino women will outplay men in the sports world. "Ang masasabi ko lang, mag-ingat-ingat na kayong mga...
Margielyn Didal

‘When you see it’: Photobombing Margielyn Didal spread cheer in Tokyo

Her Olympic stint may be over but she'll always be remembered for her high spirits. Street skateboarder Margielyn Didal was spotted photobombing fellow athletes on...
Duterte late night

Vaccinate anyone who wants a COVID-19 shot, says Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte ordered his government on Wednesday to open the coronavirus vaccination campaign to anyone who wants a shot as...

DOH counters fake chat group posts: No lockdown yet in Metro Manila

Chat groups have been buzzing overnight over posts declaring that a lockdown is being imposed on Metro Manila. Last night, however, the government's pandemic task...

Hidilyn Diaz back on social media, says Olympic gold for God

Hidilyn Diaz has returned to social media since her historic, record-breaking win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last Monday, July 26. In her first Instagram...