Explainer: Myanmar generals are back in charge, but for how long?
The military is back in power in Myanmar after a coup less than a decade after it launched a transition to democracy to end nearly half...
On Constitution Day, #JunkTerrorLaw calls renewed as SC holds oral arguments vs anti-terror law
Calls to junk the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) were renewed after the Supreme Court began its much-awaited oral arguments for the 37 petitions challenging...
China cracks fake COVID-19 vaccine ring, confiscates 3,000 doses —Xinhua
SHANGHAI —Chinese police arrested more than 80 people and confiscated over 3,000 fake doses of COVID-19 vaccine as part of a campaign to combat vaccine-related crimes, state news agency Xinhua...
WHO-led COVID-19 probe team in China visits animal health facility
WUHAN, China — A team of investigators led by the World Health Organization (WHO) arrived on Tuesday at an animal health facility in China's central city of Wuhan in the search...
‘Kalma lang po’ and ‘Please report’: Robredo, Roxas quash fake social media posts
Vice President Leni Robredo and former interior secretary Mar Roxas, her running mate in the 2016 elections, on Monday debunked social media posts that circulated...
Duterte accuses European Union of holding vaccines hostage
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday accused the European Union of holding up supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries and complained that...
Structural stigma against mental illness is ‘baked in’ to our health system, and that...
Every year, Canada has a conversation about the stigma of mental illness. We tweet and we talk. We share stories and break the silence....
Philippines sets price ceiling for pork, chicken as food inflation soars
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday signed an executive order mandating price ceilings for pork and chicken in the capital region, as costlier...
Stream and chill: Tweets on over-the-top streaming services spiked in Philippines in 2020
Conversations relating to over-the-top (OTT) streaming services in the Philippines increased in 2020 compared to the previous year as people relied on the internet...
Beyond five stars: These food establishments thrived amid COVID-19 pandemic
The food and beverage industry was among the industries that bore the brunt of COVID-19’s economic consequences. Several establishments were forced to closed as dine...
Trailer of ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ now out
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures last week released the trailer of “Godzilla vs. Kong” film. The film, directed by Adam Wingard (“The Guest,” “You’re...
Why some Filipinos are opposing LTO’s face mask policy inside vehicles
The policy requiring motorists even those in the same household to wear face masks in private vehicles drew opposition and criticisms from some Filipinos...
Myanmar’s military reverts to its old strong-arm behavior — and the country takes a...
Just before the newly elected members of Myanmar’s parliament were due to be sworn in today, the military detained the country’s de facto leader,...
Remark ‘made in jest’: LTO exec says after being criticized for ‘bigger cars’ suggestion
A Land Transportation Office executive on Monday suggested the use of bigger cars for their tall children in view of the Republic Act 11229 or Child...
Philippines cheers bishops’ offer to help allay COVID-19 vaccine fears
MANILA — The Philippines' health ministry on Sunday welcomed the offer of the country's group of Catholic bishops to help in the coronavirus vaccination drive...