Superhero film based on Parokya ni Edgar’s ‘Mang Jose’ to have world premiere
"Mang Jose," a Filipino superhero film based on a Parokya ni Edgar song, is set to premiere at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival...
Walk-in vs appointment: Concerns amid long lines in Manila COVID-19 jab sites
Some Manila residents are calling on the city government to implement a more efficient vaccination system for Filipinos after pictures of some locals lining...
Bitcoin goes below $40K again as World Bank rejects El Salvador’s request
SAN SALVADOR/NEW YORK — The World Bank said on Wednesday it could not assist El Salvador's bitcoin implementation given environmental and transparency drawbacks. "We are committed...
To wear or not to wear: Palace confirms Duterte’s order on face shield use...
Palace finally confirmed President Rodrigo Duterte's order that face shields shall only be worn in hospitals. This directive came after some government officials issued different...
From dolomite to coconut trees: Manila Baywalk gets new makeover ahead of reopening
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday expanded the Manila Bay rehabilitation project beyond pouring over controversial white sand. The department planted...
Autotelic drops new single about letting go of painful past
Filipino pop band Autotelic recently released a new single called “Iwan.” Composed and written by Josh Villena, guitarist and vocalist of the band, the new...
3 yrs ago, fantasy writer Neil Gaiman helped ‘Trese’ comics reach international readers
After "Trese" got an animated treatment from Netflix, recollections of its beginnings when co-creator Budjette Tan was just eyeing to distribute the comic books...
DOH says no proof over claims COVID-19 jab affects anesthesia in medical procedures
The Department of Health dismissed the claims that COVID-19 jabs will affect the use of anesthesia in medical procedures. The health agency issued this advisory...
Philippine Airlines parent posts record loss, readies restructuring plan
MANILA —The parent company of Philippine Airlines' booked a record 73 billion pesos ($1.51 billion) loss in 2020, up sevenfold from a year earlier,...
DOLE chief aims to deploy more nurses, healthcare staff overseas
MANILA— The Philippines' labor minister said on Wednesday he will ask for government approval to allow 5,000 more healthcare workers to be deployed abroad,...
The doctors are in: 5 things to look forward to in ‘Hospital Playlist’ Season...
After more than one year, “Hospital Playlist” is finally back with a new season. With the first season captivating viewers all over the world,...
‘Justice never sleeps’: Families of Philippine drug war victims welcome ICC probe
ICC has no jurisdiction in Philippines-presidential spokesperson
Crimes against humanity may have been committed -ICC prosecutor Over 6,100 killed in anti-drugs operations since mid-2016...
What makes this ‘Puto’ special? TV remake of ’80s hit movie to air on...
Recently, aswang, kapre, tikbalang, and other creatures hit the screen after the release of Netflix’s animated series “Trese,” but the conquest of Filipino mythological...
Fund drives raised to support voice artist director of ‘Trese’s’ Filipino dubbers
Fundraiser initiatives were launched on behalf of voice artist director Rudolf Baldonado, who directed the Filipino dubbers of Netflix's "Trese," to support his much-needed...
QC gov’t’s ‘Bakuna nights’ program is for workers who couldn’t file day off for...
The Quezon City government on Wednesday launched a new vaccine initiative called "Bakuna Nights" to cater to some workers under the A4 category. The name, however,...