2 lawmakers distribute Ivermectin despite caveats, prohibitions
Two lawmakers who are vocal about their support for ivermectin proceeded to distribute the anti-parasitic drug for free despite health advisories against it. The Department...
What is a friend? Duterte insists China a ‘good friend’ we owe ‘debt’ to
President Rodrigo Duterte in his national address aired Wednesday night insisted that China "is a good friend" that the country supposed owes a debt of...
Third from the last: Independent tracker shows Philippines’ ranking in Southeast Asia vaccination
An independent vaccine tracker provided data that showed the full picture of how the Philippines fares in vaccination in Southeast Asia. The national government...
‘Naging manhid na tayo’: Dicta License frontman, Jesuit poet lament culture of impunity through...
A musician-lawyer and a Jesuit priest poet voiced out their dismay over the culture of violence and impunity in the country in a recent...
Bimby Aquino showered by messages of support after speaking up on gender orientation
Filipinos threw their support for Kris Aquino's youngest son after he talked about gender orientation in response to online users' insistent speculation. In a two-part Q...
These TikTok videos teach Filipinos how to be more eco-conscious this Earth Month
Content creators on TikTok shared ways on how Filipinos can be more eco-conscious as the global community marks the Earth Month this April. Environmental advocate...
Philippines extends limits on movement, gatherings to curb COVID
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte is extending restrictions on movement and gatherings in the Philippines' capital region and four nearby provinces for another two weeks to...
Philippines tells China to mind its own business over maritime drills
MANILA — China has no business telling the Philippines what it can or cannot do within its waters, Manila's defense ministry said on Wednesday, rejecting Beijing's opposition...
Is Philippines doing better? Additional context on the pandemic situation in India
A few government officials have been citing the bleak pandemic situation in India in claiming that the Philippines is faring better in terms of...
Senator’s face, name in donated mobile clinic revives display debate
(Update 2: April 29 at 11:30 a.m.) Pictures of Sen. Risa Hontiveros' mobile health clinic revived the lingering issue over politicians' displays of their...
Questions, concerns raised over Ombudsman’s decision to clear cops involved in Manila secret jail
The Commission on Human Rights and other concerned Filipinos questioned the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman for dismissing the charges against police...
Citing student and teachers’ fatigue, DepEd urged to reconsider proposed reduced summer break
Some students and other concerned Filipinos called on the Department of Education to rethink its plan of cutting short the two-month summer break into six...
Filipino collector amasses super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys
APALIT, Philippines — From the age of 5, Filipino graphic artist Percival Lugue has had a passion for collecting toys from fast-food restaurant chains like McDonald's, Burger...
Even quarantine phases are mutating: Netizens lament ‘confusing’ flexible MECQ proposal
Metro Manila mayors have recommended a new type of quarantine phase called "flexible modified enhanced community quarantine." In an interview with GMA’s “Unang Balita” on...
Data privacy concerns as ‘Wowowin’ launches Facebook selfie competition
Online users raised privacy concerns over a Facebook post of a variety show asking Filipinos to share their information online for a chance to...