‘Game show’ politics: Who is really the winner?
The Philippines seems to be turning into a huge game show. With many personalities posturing for the 2022 elections, there's a noticeable trend among politicians...
Delta variant sweeps Asia, prompting curbs as vaccination remains tepid
SEOUL/SYDNEY — The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is surging through Asia this week, with record numbers of infections in Australia and South Korea, prompting some...
New queens on the block: Where to watch Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night
The reign of queens is not yet over. The most prestigious beauty pageant in the country is set to crown its new set of beauties...
Acclaimed group El Gamma Penumbra to appear in big Japan TV network
Award-winning shadow play dancers El Gamma Penumbra will appear in one of the largest television networks in Japan. In a post on June 30, the...
Provincial governor gets ‘edited out’ in pubmat announcing free basic photoshop class
A publication material of a free basic photoshop online class by a college in Naga City was edited by social media users after they...
Patreng Non calls for buyers of rescued veggies to help Nueva Ecija farmers
Community pantry organizer Ana Patricia Non sought help from other organizers and followers to purchase rescued vegetables from local farmers. Non, known online as Patreng...
Dating apps still prone to stalking, doxing amid growth during pandemic, a new study...
Threats of stalking and data privacy risks still loom among online dating apps amid the growth of users during the pandemic, a study by...
Philippine stock exchange sees banner year for capital raising
MANILA — Capital raising activities in the Philippines' stock market are expected to reach around $4 billion this year, as a slew of companies make...
‘Lagyan ko lang ng cap’: Duterte’s remark on Taal Volcano’s recent unrest perceived inappropriate
Initial comments of President Rodrigo Duterte about the Taal Volcano unrest were perceived as "inappropriate" by the local online community. The chief executive on Thursday attended...
2016 interview of PNoy on MERS-CoV handling resurfaces amid COVID-19 pandemic
An old interview of late Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III about the country's response to the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) epidemic recently resurfaced amid...
J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against Delta variant
Johnson & Johnson said late Thursday that its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine showed strong promise against the Delta variant and other emerging strains and also...
Thailand’s ‘paradise island’ Phuket reopens to tourists
PHUKET, Thailand — Hundreds of vaccinated foreign tourists arrived on the Thai resort island of Phuket on Thursday, the first visitors to its beaches and golf courses...
LRT-2 Marikina-Pasig, Antipolo stations to open on July 6
Residents of Antipolo and Marikina City are expected to have a smoother commute with the opening of two new LRT-2 Line (Light Rail Transit-2...
‘Kicks meet bricks’: Adidas, LEGO release special edition of Superstar sneakers
Adidas Originals and the LEGO Group have teamed up to create a Lego inspired classic Superstar sneaker that can either be worn or built...
Animal rescue org asks residents to take pets, livestock with them amid Taal Volcano...
A non-government organization dedicated to animal rescue initiatives called on pet and livestock owners to refrain from leaving them behind amid the current unrest...