First solar-powered tilapia, milkfish hatchery opens in Oriental Mindoro
A solar-powered tilapia and milkfish hatchery was launched in Oriental Mindoro, which was the first in the region, according to the Department of Science...
‘Unethical’: Medical group denounces physical therapist for spreading false info on COVID-19
A group of physical therapists cautioned the public against a health worker who is spreading false information about COVID-19 and its vaccines. In a statement...
Popular local bakeshop’s odd advertisement calls to stop ‘tita shaming’
(Updated April 7, 2021; 3:12 p.m.) A famous local bakeshop joined the Filipino brands that released odd commercials—this time with an advocacy against ageism. Julie's...
LG Electronics fans bemoan end of era as firm exits smartphone business
SEOUL — Fans of LG Electronics smartphones rued the loss of more affordable Android-based devices after the South Korean tech company said on Monday it would quit...
Viral #NinaLive performance gets Filipinos bringing out ‘pulutan’ and drinks
It's time to bring out sisig and beer! This was what Filipinos had in mind when they watched musical artist Nina Girado serenade her fans...
Police probing case of curfew ‘violator’ who allegedly died after exercise penalty
A local chief executive of General Trias, Cavite ordered the probe into the death of an alleged quarantine violator who died after being ordered...
PSA: This UP portal provides bed statistics of hospitals for COVID-19 patients
There is a website that lists down available COVID-19 hospitals amid the reported lack of health facilities as coronavirus cases continue to rise in...
Amid distance learning, group pushes for ‘gender-fair’ education environment
A civil society network for education reforms is calling on education duty bearers to make gender equality mainstream in the country's learning system. In a...
Leaker says they are offering private details of 500 million Facebook users
WASHINGTON — A leaker says they are offering information on more than 500 million Facebook Inc users - including phone numbers and other data - virtually for free. The...
Wave of e-numan sessions: Alcoholic drink importers issue this reminder
An association of alcoholic beverage importers and distributors reminded the public to drink responsibly in "e-numan" or virtual drinking sessions during lockdowns. The Alcoholic Beverages Alliance...
‘What happened?’: Filipinos ask for update on the assignment of IATF members to LGUs
What happened to the assignment of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) members to local government units? This was the question raised...
Destiny’s Child stage costumes go up for auction
LOS ANGELES — Stage costumes worn by pop group Destiny's Child at the height of their fame are hitting the auction block in June, along with gowns...
Philippines vaccination ranks 3rd in Southeast Asia? PCOO shows partial data
Data from the recent announcement of the Presidential Communications Operations Office only partially shows the picture of vaccination data from Southeast Asia. In a post...
Bayanihan: Public encouraged to provide face mask to delivery riders who can’t afford one
The reality that not everyone can purchase face masks for daily use amid the COVID-19 pandemic was highlighted as among the struggles faced by...
Local artists make ‘food’ protest art reflecting COVID-19 response
Local artists used "food" to create art where they air their sentiments against the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year...