‘Too late’: Criticisms as House bares lack of unified contact tracing system in Philippines
After being in lockdown for almost a year, the country does not have a unified contact tracing system yet despite the administration assigning a...
Whether slow or fast, here’s how your metabolism influences how many calories you burn...
It’s a common dieter’s lament: “Ugh, my metabolism is so slow, I’m never going to lose any weight.”
When people talk about a fast or...
Meghan and Harry’s revelations not yet fatal for British monarchy
LONDON — Prince Harry and Meghan's TV interview in which they talked of racism, neglect and feuding inside the royal family is the biggest challenge to the British...
Facebook group becomes online market for videos exploiting children to fund distance learning needs
Sen. Risa Hontiveros bared a Facebook group with more than 7,000 members where lewd videos of children are allegedly sold for distance learning. This was...
Hard hit by COVID-19, migrants seen facing ‘invisible wall’
BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — From Australia to Egypt, migrants and refugees have been especially hard hit by job losses and economic pain during...
PDA no more? PNP told to reinforce health protocols instead of rules vs public...
The police force is discouraging public displays of affection in light of the spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. Police Brigadier General ldebrandi Usana, spokesperson...
In inclusivity push, Unilever to exclude word ‘normal’ from beauty products
Dove soap maker Unilever will remove the word "normal" from its beauty and personal care products, as well as stop digital alterations of body shapes and...
‘Shoot till they are dead’: Some Myanmar police say fled to India after refusing...
CHAMPHAI, India — When Tha Peng was ordered to shoot at protesters with his submachine gun to disperse them in the Myanmar town of Khampat on Feb....
Looking for work? This online ad offers jobs based on your zodiac sign
It's fun to read star signs, especially if they are about job openings during this novel coronavirus pandemic. This is the strategy of a private...
U.N. ‘deeply worried’ over Philippine killings, violent rhetoric
GENEVA — The United Nations on Tuesday condemned the killing by Philippine police of nine activists in weekend raids against suspected insurgents and urged...
Unli meals? Popular convenience store teases public by sharing buffet restaurant’s logo
A popular convenience store in the country teased the public of an upcoming collaboration by sharing a logo of a luxury buffet restaurant on...
Popular mall’s bicycle-friendly dining concept earns approval from food lovers, cyclists
An upscale mall in Manila has opened a cycle-friendly dining area last week, a unique dining concept that got bikers and food lovers excited. The...
‘Tuloy ang comeback’: Release of SB19’s ‘What?’ single, music video, merch pushes through
The quarantine did not stop five-member Filipino boy band SB19 from releasing its latest single “What?” On Tuesday, P-Pop group finally released its digital single, music...
Memories of #WalangPasok: Students recall last moments of pre-pandemic week-long class suspension
Students were hit with bittersweet nostalgia as they recall their last moments before a week-long class suspension was declared in the metro exactly one...
P15-billion funds not missing? PhilHealth releases liquidation report to clear name
The state insurer tried to clear its name anew and addressed the longtime question of the public with a liquidation report. In a social media...