North Korea’s Kim says ‘great crisis’ caused by pandemic lapse
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the failure to implement measures to tackle the coronavirus had caused a "great crisis" and he chastised ruling...
‘Quality and high-budget projects’: Fans’ wishlist amid Bea Alonzo’s rumored move to GMA network
Fans of former Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo hoped that the network she will move to will give her projects that would reflect her magnitude...
‘Aquino admin walked the talk’: Ex-World Bank country director says in reflection on PNoy’s...
A former country director of World Bank described the late President Benigno Aquino III as someone who "walked the talk" in a reflection on...
International tourism not seen rebounding until 2023 – UN report
GENEVA — International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate this year, except in some Western markets, causing up to $2.4 trillion in losses, a U.N. study said on...
Makati temporarily halts A4 mass vaccination after national gov’t fails to deliver doses
The city government of Makati announced that it is temporarily halting its mass vaccination for the A4 priority group scheduled on July 1 as...
No more disposables in Quezon City hotels, restos for dine-in purposes starting July 1
Hotels and restaurants in Quezon City will no longer be allowed to distribute single-use plastics for dine-in transactions starting July 1, according to an environmental...
Duterte must face accountability for killings — faith leaders
President Rodrigo Duterte must face accountability for the widespread killings under his anti-drug crackdown, an interfaith group said Tuesday. Ecumenical group “One Voice” criticized the...
It’s final: Phivolcs acknowledges Metro Manila, nearby provinces experienced volcanic smog from Taal Volcano
"Final answer?" State volcanologists finally acknowledged that volcanic smog or vog from Taal Volcano has spread over Metro Manila and adjoining provinces after mainly attributing...
Ice baths for the mind and body break heat of UAE desert
SHARJAH — As the morning sun bakes the orange dunes of the UAE desert, a man lowers himself into a tinkling tub of ice. Weathering such...
Rich West Philippine Sea resources banner Hague ruling ‘victory day’
(Updated 3:28 p.m.) Filipinos can benefit millions worth of natural gas, oil and annual fish yield from the West Philippine Sea, according to Sen....
First look at new Filipino Netflix film ‘My Amanda’ starring Alessandra de Rossi, Piolo...
Alessandra de Rossi and Piolo Pascual teamed up for a movie "My Amanda" to be released on July 15 exclusively on Netflix. This film will...
Comelec’s Guanzon hints at arrest of Topacio over cyber unjust vexation raps
"Exciting days ahead." Followers of Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon looked forward to the results of the cyber unjust vexation charges filed against lawyer Ferdinand Topacio...
‘Form of harassment’: NBI’s refiling of complaints vs teacher over ‘kill Duterte’ tweet questioned
Speculations were raised as to why the National Bureau of Investigation needed to file complaints against teacher Ronnel Mas three times over a tweet...
Pope Francis saddened by PNoy’s death, condoles with Filipinos
Pope Francis offered his condolences to Filipinos on the death of former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. "Saddened to learn the death of former President...
How cake ‘pasabuy’ opens job opportunities for Filipinos
(Updated 5:35 p.m.; July 15, 2021) “Pasabuy,” a play on the Filipino word “pasabay” is used to describe the idea of buying for another...