No microchip, no fetus: DOH debunks widespread myths on COVID-19 vaccines anew
COVID-19 vaccines are not used to track people and do not directly cause their deaths. These are among the still prevailing claims on social media...
Luis Manzano urges the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19
TV host, actor and model Luis Manzano urged the public to get a COVID-19 jab on Monday. “I am a firm believer in vaccines. It make...
Who is DOF’s new hire? Duterte’s old social media operator
A strategist who previously made headlines over his controversial social media activities was hired by a government agency as a communications strategy consultant. This prompted...
India says new COVID variant is a concern
India declares Delta plus a variant of concern
Campaign faces challenges
Federal drive injects 8.6 mln doses on first day BENGALURU — India on Tuesday declared a new...
BTS’ ‘Butter’ breaks records on Billboard Hot 100 for 4th week
BTS’ “Butter” has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks, making it the group’s longest-leading No. 1 hit. It bested the three-week run...
‘Appalled’ Billie Eilish apologizes for racial slur in resurfaced video
LONDON — Billie Eilish has apologized after a video surfaced appearing to show the American singer mouthing a racial slur and putting on accents. In a statement posted...
Why gov’t should focus on jab rollout rather than face shield policy
In recent days, there has been a clamorous discussion among policymakers on whether the Philippines should continue to require wearing a face shield or...
Sarah, Jolina, Moira meal? Fast food meal packaging recreated are inspired by Filipino artists
Do you want the Jolina meal, the Pop Star meal or the Paubaya meal? Some Filipinos used their wit and creativity to create different designs...
Sucat village raffles off bags of rice to boost vaccine drive
MANILA — A community in the Philippines has been raffling off huge sacks of rice in exchange for getting vaccinated against COVID-19, after finding it...
How incentives, not threats, are getting people vaccinated for COVID-19
Incentives work to encourage more Filipinos to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Some social media users highlighted this following a vaccine initiative with free gas cards...
‘Trese’ gets hilarious dub featuring ‘bekimon’, voices of Ruffa Mae, Kris Aquino
Some Filipino content creators dubbed some scenes of Netflix's "Trese" following its successful premiere two weeks ago. The occult anime, which was based on a...
Rediscovering ‘Red’: What you need to know about Taylor Swift’s next re-record
After much fan speculation, Taylor Swift is set to release the re-recorded version of her fourth studio album Red on November 19 this year. In...
Overprotected? Britney Spears’ journey from teen phenom to guardianship
Pop star Britney Spears is due on Wednesday to address the Los Angeles court handling the conservatorship, or guardianship, arrangement that has controlled much of her...
Ukraine’s inseparable couple ditches the handcuffs and parts ways
KYIV — After 123 days handcuffed together to save their on-again off-again relationship, Ukrainians Alexandr Kudlay and Viktoria Pustovitova have split up, shedding their...
Final directive? Duterte retains face shield protocol after varying announcements from officials
In the latest flip-flop on face shield directive, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered to wear them in both indoor and outdoor spaces. He announced this decision...