COVID-19 risks raised anew amid debated plan to reopen cinemas in GCQ areas
Health risks of theaters were discussed online following the debated plan to reopen cinemas in general community quarantine areas amid the still raging pandemic. The...
Church official seeks stronger action on looming mental health ‘pandemic’
Mental health must be part of COVID-19 response because it is another ‘pandemic’ looming over us all, a Catholic official said Thursday. Camillian Father Dan...
Police stations in Benguet, Cebu reuse 2018 editorial cartoon to imply teachers are rebel...
A graphic posted by some local police stations on social media implied that teachers supposedly recruit students to join communist rebels. The graphic in question...
The biology of coffee, one of the world’s most popular drinks
You’re reading this with a cup of coffee in your hand, aren’t you? Coffee is the most popular drink in many parts of the...
‘Overjoyed’ Harry and Meghan expecting second child
LONDON — Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are expecting their second child, a spokesperson for the...
Converge in talks with SpaceX on broadband satellite service
MANILA — Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc said on Monday it is holding talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX on a potential broadband...
YouTubers Aggasi Ching, Jai Asuncion featured in Sponge Cola’s trending music video
Filipino alternative rock band Sponge Cola last Wednesday released its music video for “Siguro Nga.” The video is starred by content creators Agassi Ching and Jai Asuncion...
Philippines to allow cinemas, public attractions to reopen to revive growth
MANILA — The Philippines plans to allow more businesses, including cinemas and public attractions, to reopen or expand their operations soon, as the country moves to revive...
#CoupleGoals: Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos’ Coldplay TikTok duet continues to spread love online
Almost a year since it was posted, a duet of celebrity couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos in TikTok continues to spread positivity online. The...
Rundown: Wellness, sweet treats and dining plans for Valentine’s Day 2021
Do you already have a plan for Valentine's Day? Some businesses pushed through with their heart’s day promos for those who wish to celebrate the...
Philippines has lowest-rated COVID-19 response in ASEAN and some are not surprised
Some Filipinos commented that they were no longer surprised that the Philippines ranked lowest in terms of government response to the coronavirus pandemic among...
Britney Spears legal case draws new scrutiny after TV documentary
LOS ANGELES — The Britney Spears legal case was back in court on Thursday with little progress on the increasingly controversial issue of how much longer the pop...
‘Obviously wrong message’: Marvin Agustin clears dimsum supplier criticized for alleged job post banning...
Actor-turned-entrepreneur Marvin Agustin cleared a dimsum supplier that drew flak this week for allegedly banning the members of the LGBTQ+ community to become part...
‘Will you be my quarantine?’ – Valentine’s Day cards in a pandemic
LONDON — Fancy an "isodate" this Valentine's Day? Or how about "a socially distanced sanitized face covered kiss"? With gags about face masks, temperature checks and social distancing,...
Facebook ‘like’ goes red: For Lunar New Year, users can wish others good luck...
It's not a glitch. Social media giant Facebook temporarily changed its trademark blue-colored "like" button to that of a red-and-gold hue in honor of the...