Which is which? DILG changes tune and says number of contact tracers not enough
The government could not achieve the ideal contract tracing ratio amid the recent surge in COVID-19 infections despite it claiming it has enough contact...
Japan’s teamLab melds museum and sauna in fresh digital art experience
TOKYO — A wall of flower petals bursts into a thousand fragments. A huge ball levitates in the air, turning from red to blue to...
Intramuros’ San Agustin Church on lockdown after parish priest dies of COVID-19
The parish priest of the historic San Agustin Church in Manila’s Intramuros district has died of COVID-19 on Sunday. Augustinian Fr. Arnold Sta. Maria Cañoza...
Nun credited for creating Good Shepherd ube jam dies at 102
Good Shepherd Sr. Fidelis Atienza, the brains behind Baguio City's famous ube jam, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021, her congregation said. Sr. Atienza passed...
Story of Manila’s ‘ghost bike’: A 2016 road rage incident that turned murderous
A cycling advocacy group recounted a case of road rage between a motorist and a cyclist in Manila which made national headlines in 2016...
Andrea Torres joins Bridgerton dress-up craze for Women’s Month
Fans showered Kapuso actress Andrea Torres with support after she released "Bridgerton"-inspired pictures on Instagram in celebration of International Women's Month. The 30-year-old actress shared...
How Filipino health community reacted to Philippines’ record-high 7,103 COVID-19 cases
The medical community expressed alarm over the more than 7,000 new COVID-19 infections, which was the highest single-day tally since the pandemic started a...
The luxury car you can afford is set to drop on March 20
Car enthusiasts can soon purchase a Porsche — made of LEGO bricks. LEGO Creator Expert Porsche 911 will be released on March 20. In January, Porsche...
#LearnOnTikTok: How Filipinos can use short-form video app as educational tool
It's not just for entertainment. One of the leading destinations for short-form mobile videos highlighted the hashtag "#LearnOnTikTok" in which users can immerse themselves in...
‘Hanggang stick na lang?’ Renewed criticisms vs Duque’s use of meter stick amid COVID-19...
The chief public authority on health was told to focus on vaccine procurement and other matters after he was seen brandishing a long stick...
Juxtaposed: No to use of ‘Philippines’ in naming new variant but yes to UK,...
The Philippines changed tune in using the place of origin to name novel coronavirus variants after a new one was detected on a patient...
Philippines sees new daily record 7,103 coronavirus cases
MANILA — The Philippine health ministry on Friday recorded 7,103 new coronavirus cases, the country's biggest daily increase in infections, and 13 more deaths. The ministry...
YouTube to roll out short-form video service in U.S. to take on TikTok
Alphabet Inc's YouTube is rolling out a short-form video-streaming service on its platform in the United States as it looks to better compete with rival TikTok...
Church historians reject claim that Butuan was site of First Mass in Philippines
An association of Catholic historians has rejected a new book that asserts Butuan in Mindanao was the site of the first recorded Mass in...
Non-COVID patients ‘collateral damage’ as hospitals get overwhelmed by coronavirus cases surge
It's déjà vu for some healthcare workers. Reports of non-COVID-19 patients dying due to possible delayed care surfaced as hospitals continue to experience a surge...