Jack Ma’s disappearing act fuels speculation about billionaire’s whereabouts
BEIJING — Alibaba founder Jack Ma's absence from public view in the past two months, including missing the final episode of a TV show on which he...
Premature ‘case closed’: Suspects in flight attendant’s death contradict PNP’s initial probe
(Updated 6:02 p.m.) The Philippine National Police declared the case of a flight attendant who was found dead on New Year's Day "solved" despite...
Macoy Dubs takes back announcement of ex-PBB housemate’s guesting on livestream
Social media personality Macoy Dubs or Mark Averilla will no longer feature former "Pinoy Big Brother: Connect" (PBB) housemate Justin Dizon on his livestream this week...
Duterte blocks Senate attempt to probe PSG’s use of vaccine
MANILA — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte directed the head of his military detail on Monday to ignore a legislative summons, foiling the Senate's attempt to...
These banks extended free online fund transfers for InstaPay, PESONet in 2021
(Updated Jan. 5, 2021; 6:54 p.m.) The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Monday announced that some banks are extending their waiver of fees for...
To buy or not to buy own vaccines? LGUs told COVID-19 vaccine purchase not...
The Department of Health on Monday said that it is not yet allowing the LGUs to procure their own COVID-19 vaccines after some mayors...
As end to pandemic mask-wearing nears, South Koreans scramble to arrange cosmetic surgery
SEOUL — When Ryu Han-na, a 20-year-old university student, got cosmetic surgery on her nose in mid-December, she had a simple reason: it might be the...
How to help new hires as they start their jobs in COVID-19 isolation
Do you remember the day you started your first job? Whether a part-time gig after school, a co-op placement or your first serious full-time...
Pope criticizes people going on holiday to flee COVID lockdowns
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis condemned on Sunday people who had gone abroad on holiday to escape coronavirus lockdowns, saying they needed to show greater awareness of the...
Biz world’s buzz: Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s suspected disappearance
International media reported that Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is suspected missing weeks after his public remarks criticizing state regulators sent his business empire into...
Quiapo Church-goers seen ignoring COVID-19 protocols ahead of Traslacion 2021
(Updated; Jan. 4, 2024, 3:09 p.m.) Filipinos were reminded that there is still a prevailing coronavirus pandemic after photos of the long queue outside the...
7 research-based resolutions that will help strengthen your relationship in the year ahead
The new year is going to be better. It has to be better. Maybe you’re one of the 74% of Americans in one survey...
Philippines bans U.S. travelers
MANILA — The Philippines prohibited the entry of foreign travelers from the United States starting last Sunday after the more infectious new variant of the coronavirus was...
Caritas Philippines calls for COVID-19 vaccine ‘for all’
The Catholic Church’s social action arm has renewed its appeal for the government to hasten the process of vaccine selection and approval. Bishop Jose Colin...
9 tips to give yourself the best shot at sticking to new year’s resolutions
For many cultures, the dawn of the new year is marked not only with celebration, but also the opportunity for personal reflection and growth. But...