Philippine ‘river warriors’ fight tide of trash for cleaner future

MANILA — Each morning, a group of Filipinos rakes up piles of trash on the banks of one of the world's most polluted rivers, filling...
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FDA to add warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it plans to move quickly to add a warning about rare cases of heart inflammation...

Filipino artists honor late president Noynoy Aquino with artworks

Some Filipino artists created artworks to express their sympathies and pay tribute to former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III following his passing on Thursday morning,...

Conflicts in policy implementation: Which should be supreme, local ordinance or IATF protocol?

In the past few days, a clash arose between the local ordinance of Cebu and Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ protocols...

Bishops lead prayers following death of ex-president Noynoy Aquino

Cardinal Jose Advincula, the newly installed archbishop of Manila, and other bishops have offered their prayers following the death of former President Benigno Aquino...
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Microsoft challenges Apple’s business model with new Windows 11 operating system

Microsoft Corp on Thursday showed Windows 11, its first major operating system revamp since 2015 with new changes that take direct aim at Apple Inc's...

Quick dive into recent cyberattacks vs Altermidya, Bulatlat, Karapatan websites

Philippine alternative media outlets experienced cyberattacks from May to June 2021, according to a Sweden-based rights group. In a statement, Quirium: The Media Foundation or...

Calls to #DisbarGadon after he makes false claims about Noynoy Aquino

(Updated June 25, 2021; 1:05 a.m.) Calls to disbar lawyer Larry Gadon were launched online after his alleged remarks about former President Benigno Aquino III's...

‘Mission accomplished ka’: Aquino sisters, relatives bid final farewell to ex-PNoy

Family members and relatives of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III expressed their tributes and farewells online following his passing on Thursday, June 24. Aquino was rushed...
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#TweetYourMusic: Twitter celebrates local musicians in week-long campaign

In honor of World Music Day in Southeast Asia, Twitter is celebrating Filipino musicians, their journeys, and the fans that support them through the #TweetYourMusic...

Work-from-home is the new normal — global tech firm survey

A recent poll conducted by an American-based technology firm showed that productive work outside the office is possible. Titled “Employee Ownership and Choice in a New...

Cardinal Advincula installed as Manila archbishop

The new Catholic Archbishop of Manila has been installed in a ceremony at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Intramuros, Manila on...

‘He has always looked after me and the children,’ Robredo recalls in heartwarming tribute...

Late former president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III had always looked after Vice President Leni Robredo and her children. Robredo recalled this in a lengthy tribute...

Green group slams persistent trade of mercury-laden skin whitening products in Philippines

An environment organization recently condemned the unabated trade of smuggled mercury-laden skin whitening products, citing the global ban on mercury in cosmetics. The green group...

South Korean band SEVENTEEN show more mature sound in new EP

K-pop stars SEVENTEEN say their latest EP "Your Choice" and lead single "Ready to Love" show off a more mature concept and sound but the motivations...