Is jogging allowed during ECQ? Police officer contradicts Palace, DOH’s rules
A police officer's remarks about jogging during the enhanced community quarantine were juxtaposed to that of the Palace's rule on exercise. Southern Police District Brigadier...
Who did it first? Lualhati Bautista shares 20-year-old candle-blowing photo alongside Duterte’s ‘rice cake’...
Renowned Filipino novelist Lualhati Bautista quipped of being the first one to substitute something else as a birthday cake in response to President Rodrigo...
Robredo to incorporate doctors’ recommendations in upcoming testing aid for LGUs
Vice President Leni Robredo said her team would revise their approach in helping communities reduce the coronavirus transmission following recommendations from health workers online. On Saturday,...
‘No malice’: Birthday video bares Duterte attempt to grope househelp
A viral video of President Rodrigo Duterte blowing a candle during his 76th birthday gained traction for his behavior toward the woman holding a...
Philippines sees 10,000 new COVID-19 cases as tight curbs return to capital
MANILA — The Philippine passed the 10,000 mark for new daily coronavirus infections for the first time on Monday and put its capital region back on...
Huge ship blocking Suez Canal partially refloated, more work needed
ISMAILIA, Egypt — A massive container ship blocking Egypt's Suez Canal for nearly a week has been partially refloated, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said on Monday, raising hopes the...
Miss Grand International queens Philippines, USA’s casual interaction on stage takes spotlight during coronation...
The reactions of Miss Grand International bets of Philippines and USA during the coronation night held in Bangkok, Thailand gained traction online over the weekend...
South Korea’s expert panel says J&J COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective for approval
SEOUL — A panel of South Korean advisers recommended a coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson was safe and effective, the food and drug safety ministry said...
Filipino Catholics brave COVID-19 threat to celebrate Palm Sunday
MANILA — Dozens of Catholics in the Philippines braved the threat of coronavirus on Sunday to attend a mass outside the Baclaran Church in Manila to celebrate...
Pope, on Palm Sunday, says devil taking advantage of pandemic
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis led Palm Sunday services in an almost empty St. Peter's Basilica because of coronavirus restrictions for the second consecutive year and said the...
‘I can’t breathe’: Private hospital reminds public of COVID-19 protocols in viral ad
A private medical institution juxtaposed photos of healthy individuals with COVID-19 patients in its latest advocacy campaign that urges the public to stay at...
Fire prevention tips: How to avoid common causes of kitchen fires
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) listed electrical connections and open flames as among the country’s most common causes of fires. One of the parts...
Protecting vaccines: Firm raises need for strong backup power for storing COVID-19 jabs
A global provider of equipment and services for datacenters released tips on how to back up storage facilities that house doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Vertiv...
Local farmers struggle with unsold excess crops amid pandemic. Here’s how to help.
A social enterprise launched an initiative to help farmers in Cagayan who are struggling to sell their excess stocks of vegetables such as carrots,...
Manila PIO hit for promoting 3-day mall sale amid COVID-19 cases surge
Some online Filipinos called out the public information office of Manila for promoting a mall sale at a time when COVID-19 cases are surging. The...