Rundown: Food delivery deals amid March stay-at-home orders

The national government on Sunday placed the National Capital Region and four nearby provinces under a stricter general community quarantine in the National Capital...

Got a shot? Get a doughnut! Krispy Kreme gives away treat to vaccinated

LOS ANGELES —Known for their perfectly glazed sugary treats, people now have another reason to appreciate doughnut chain Krispy Kreme. Starting last Monday, anyone who shows a valid...
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Music soothes pandemic blues as 2020 record sales hit high note

LONDON — Turn on, tune in and stay at home. That's what millions of music fans did in 2020, with a rise in subscription streaming leading global...

PGH warns public vs individuals offering fake COVID-19 test results

The Philippine General Hospital cautioned the public against dealing with suspicious individuals offering fake coronavirus tests under the institution's name. This advisory came after some...
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Janine Gutierrez joins ranks of actresses speaking out about government’s COVID-19 response

Kapamilya actress Janine Gutierrez is the latest celebrity to speak out about the government's COVID-19 response as the country continues to see a surge...

Banksy’s tribute to health workers sells for record $20 million at auction

LONDON — A Banksy painting showing a boy playing with a toy nurse as a superhero sold for more than $20 million on Tuesday, setting an auction...

Springtime in Japan but COVID-19 limits festivities for cherry blossom fans

TOKYO — An early spring in Japan is drawing cherry blossom fans to Tokyo's parks but the government has urged people to limit traditional festivities to prevent a...

Prince Harry named chief impact officer at mental health company

Britain's Prince Harry will become the first chief impact officer of BetterUp Inc, a San Francisco-based start-up that provides employee coaching and mental health assistance, the company...

Reporters without Borders sues Facebook over hate speech

PARIS — Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has filed a lawsuit against Facebook in France over hate speech and false information, the global media watchdog said in a...
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In #LikeAFilipina video campaign, Catriona Gray encourages women empowerment

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray encouraged fellow women to empower themselves as TikTok celebrates Women's History Month with its "#LikeAFilipina" campaign. The 27-year-old beauty queen...

Top Filipino tech vloggers earn up to P500K monthly, marketing firm data shows

Top tech vloggers in the Philippines are earning more than half a million a month even during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the data...
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‘Boses ko ito’: Pokwang chides social media user turned off by her tweets vs...

Some Filipinos backed actress-comedienne Pokwang who was called out by a social media user for expressing her opinions about the country's state amid the...
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Calls for accountability after Tacloban mayor jumped in line to receive COVID-19 jab at...

The Filipino medical community is calling for accountability online after a provincial official got vaccinated with Sinovac's CoronaVac ahead of health workers. In a Facebook...

Philippine restaurants Gallery by Chele, Antonio’s Restaurant land on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants top...

In a historic first, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants unveiled the 2021 list of restaurants ranked from 51st to 100th. Two restaurants from the Philippines made...

PHLPost releases stamps for First Easter Mass in Philippines

The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) on Monday issued commemorative stamps to mark the quincentennial of the First Easter Mass in the Philippines. PHLPost released the...