SC’s Bar exams platform allows examinees to decide preferred gender pronouns
The new platform for Bar examination allows examinees to decide their preferred gender pronouns. In an advisory on Thursday, the Supreme Court announced that its...
BSP to remain supportive of growth until recovery underway
MANILA — The Philippine central bank's monetary policy will remain supportive of the economy until recovery is "firmly underway", its governor said on Thursday, while...
Vitamin C users stand by US-branded supplement amid FDA advisory
The Food and Drug Administration advised the public against purchasing one of Kirkland's vitamins, citing it was unregistered. It particularly flagged the purchase of Kirkland Signature...
Wes Anderson brings stars together at Cannes for ‘The French Dispatch’
CANNES, France — Wes Anderson brings together a star-studded cast for his love letter to journalism "The French Dispatch", a series of vignettes set in...
Twitter to say goodbye to Fleets starting August 3
Twitter Fleets will soon be unavailable on the micro-blogging platform. The feature, which some users liken to "Instagram Story," will no longer be accessible starting August...
In White House visit, singer Olivia Rodrigo urges youth get vaccinated
WASHINGTON — Pop star Olivia Rodrigo, whose album "Sour" is No. 1 on the charts, took to the podium at the White House on Wednesday to encourage...
Mobile wallet app brings in more stores where users can avail food deliveries, shop...
Too much apps, so little time? Mobile wallet app GCash is bringing in more merchants for Filipinos to enjoy in just one platform to avoid...
DOST thanks Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold for raising science and technology flag
The Department of Science and Technology commended Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 Hannah Arnold from Masbate for promoting her advocacy which is to improve science and...
Philippines bars entry of travelers from Indonesia over Delta variant
MANILA — The Philippines will ban travelers coming from Indonesia to prevent the spread of the highly contagious Delta COVID-19 variant, the presidential spokesperson said...
Vax rollout behind bars: Only 431 out of 2,930 elderly prisoners inoculated vs COVID-19
Only a total of 431 elderly inmates nationwide out of the 2,930 have so far been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on the latest...
NTF COVID-19 disowns meme of Carlito Galvez’s remarks vs political tarps at vax sites
The National Task Force Against COVID-19 recently called out a meme circulating on social media regarding the statement of its chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr.,...
This Filipino student crafted backup headdress for Bb. Pilipinas 2021 national costume winner
He did it again! State university student Kennedy "Kenn" Gasper showed off his masterpiece that appeared in one of Binibining Pilipinas 2021's candidates who won...
‘Lagkit ng katawan lang’: COVID-19 jab doesn’t cause magnetism, pharmacist says
COVID-19 vaccines do not contain magnets, a registered pharmacist said in response to false claims still circulating across social media platforms. Arshie Larga, who is...
At a Rio cafe, cats and coffee combine for a cause
At the Gato Café in downtown Rio de Janeiro, coffee and tea are served with whiskers and a purr. In its pink-walled interior, customers can...
No discount: DTI regional office urges consumers to support local biz, farmers for economic...
In light of the week-long celebration of local enterprises in the country, a regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry is calling on...