PSA: OVP calls for additional manpower for telemedicine initiative
The office of Vice President Leni Robredo is looking for more volunteer doctors and non-medical assistance as it boosts its telemedicine operations. Robredo made the...
‘Aswang, leche flan, ambag sa gawaing bahay’: Some Filipinos’ witty takes on community pantry...
Pinoy humor at its best. Witty signages on community pantries are catching attention on social media. Two signages in the Stock Box Community Pantry, an initiative...
Philippines records more than one million COVID-19 cases
MANILA — The Philippines announced on Monday that the total number of coronavirus cases it had recorded had exceeded one million as it continued to record thousands...
Moderna applies for emergency COVID-19 vaccine use in the Philippines
MANILA — U.S. drugmaker Moderna Inc on Monday filed an application for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, Food and Drug Administration...
India’s removal of tweets critical of COVID-19 response deemed ‘dangerous’
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) — The removal of dozens of tweets seen to be critical of the Indian government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is putting...
‘You can be up here too’: Oscar winner H.E.R. tells young Blacks and Filipinos
Filipina American singer-songwriter H.E.R. has a message for young Blacks and Filipinos. H.E.R., who won the best original song for “Fight for You” from “Judas...
Why community pantries can’t be audited the same way as NTF-ELCAC’s funds
A former Commission on Audit official said the budget of community pantries cannot be audited since its funds are from private donors. Former officer-in-charge of...
After Grammys nod, Fil-Am H.E.R. takes home her first ‘Best Original Song’ Oscar
Filipina-American singer and songwriter H.E.R. just added an Oscar trophy to her personal collection after she won the best original song for “Fight For You”...
Key winners at the 2021 Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, or Oscars, were handed out at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday and broadcast live on ABC television. Following is a...
South Korea’s Youn wins best supporting actress Oscar for ‘Minari’
LOS ANGELES — South Korean film icon Youn Yuh-jung won the best supporting actress Oscar on Sunday for her role as a spirited and unconventional...
Chloe Zhao makes Oscars history as first Asian woman best director
China-born filmmaker Chloe Zhao, who told the story of financially stretched van dwellers in the U.S. recession-era tale "Nomadland," on Sunday became the first...
Catriona Gray, Noel Cabangon, Juris, more artists band together for ‘Bagani’ music video
Several Filipino artists from all over the country have joined forces to record “Bagani,” the official theme song that celebrates the 500th year anniversary...
OCTA Research data highlight lack of health workers amid COVID-19 bed augmentation
Hospitals lack nurses and other health care workers despite the expansion of beds for COVID-19 patients, according to data from the OCTA Research Group. In...
Filipino environmentalist’s conservation efforts inspire Michelle Obama
Former United States First Lady Michelle Obama recognized a Filipina environmentalist for her conservation efforts as the world marked the Earth Day on Thursday. In...
Love frying? Here’s an online event that will teach you how to enjoy it...
Late last year, air fryers have made online buzz as households started rediscovering it amid the pandemic and use it in their respective kitchens. Air fryers have...