‘DM ko sa’yo voter’s ID ko’: Filipino priest TikTok creator shrugs off political views...
A Filipino priest who is also a popular TikTok content creator shared that he will continue to use his platform for politics despite messages...
‘Ang Huling Plastic’ documentary tackles impact of plastic crisis to communities
An environmental group on Monday launched a documentary that raises awareness on the impact of single-use plastic products to communities, particularly the urban poor. Titled...
For ex-COVID-19 task force adviser, Liza Soberano ‘gets the dynamics’ of pandemic control measures
Kapamilya actress Liza Soberano once again took to social media to air her grievances against the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as cases...
Tuna brand spawns theories, mixed reactions over odd advertisement
(UPDATED: 7:20 p.m.) A popular sardines company's tuna brand is the latest to release odd commercials during the coronavirus pandemic. Mega Tuna on Saturday released...
By catching bats, these Filipino ‘virus hunters’ hope to stop the next pandemic
LOS BANOS, Philippines — Researchers wearing headlamps and protective suits race to untangle the claws and wings of bats caught up in a big net after dark...
China denies ‘threatening presence’ of its vessels in Philippine waters
The Philippines complained to China on Monday about what it described as the "swarming and threatening presence" of Chinese vessels in disputed waters in...
AstraZeneca U.S. Phase III trial data a confidence booster for COVID-19 shot
New trial data still shows lower efficacy than rival vaccines
Asia relying heavily on AstraZeneca to tackle pandemic
Submission for U.S. approval could...
‘Mahal kita’: Umbrella Academy star surprises Filipinos with response to Neflix’s b-day greeting
"The Umbrella Academy" star Justin Min can apparently speak Filipino. The 31-year-old actor celebrated his birthday on March 20 and Netflix Philippines greeted him by sharing...
Open establishments, essential travels allowed: Perceived inconsistencies in IATF’s stricter GCQ rules
(Updated 9:07 p.m.) After the government placed Metro Manila and four nearby provinces under a stricter general community quarantine through Inter-Agency Task Force for...
Juxtaposed: COVID-19 test privilege of gov’t officials, health workers, vulnerable sector
How many high-ranking government officials undergo repeated Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test? Some social media users raised this question after Health Secretary Francisco...
Are private companies allowed to buy COVID-19 vaccines? DOH, COVID-19 task force explain deal
The private sector is allowed to procure COVID-19 vaccines but they have to abide by the conditions set by the national government. The Department of...
Greater Manila vs ‘NCR Plus’: Questions as gov’t labels areas under GCQ ‘bubble’
Is it a vitamin? An iPhone model? Some online Filipinos are wondering why the government introduced the label "NCR Plus" when it placed the capital...
Philippines reports record daily rise of 8,019 coronavirus cases
MANILA — The Philippines' health ministry on Monday reported 8,019 new coronavirus infections, registering a record daily increase in cases. In a bulletin, the ministry said...
Asia accelerates AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, even as trust plunges in Europe
TAIPEI/CANBERRA — Many Asian countries are accelerating the rollout of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after confidence in its safety was hit, following reports that the shot...
What ‘bubble’ really means and why GCQ Plus is not much like it
The national government referenced "bubble" instead of a "lockdown" to describe the reinforced restrictions to help curb the worsening pandemic in the country. The Metro...