‘Watchmen,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ rule at virtual Emmys with pandemic and political twists
LOS ANGELES — Media family saga "Succession," dystopian drama "Watchmen" and feel-good comedy "Schitt's Creek" dominated the Emmy Awards on Sunday in a show sprinkled with...
How some of the country’s top universities are commemorating Martial Law anniversary
Two top universities in the Philippines have set up activities to commemorate the anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law this week to educate Filipinos...
Duterte eases overseas travel ban on health workers
MANILA — The Philippines' president has eased an overseas travel ban on Filipino nurses and other medical workers to allow more to take jobs abroad,...
#ManilaBayChallenge: Throwback beach photos fill local social media amid crowding at Manila’s ‘white sand...
The name "Manila Bay" trended over the weekend after the artificial white sand beach along Roxas Boulevard drew a tightly packed crowd amid the...
‘Let’s educate ourselves’: Filipinos can stream martial law-themed films on 48th anniversary of declaration
Filipinos were urged to watch documentaries that shed light on the darkest period of contemporary Philippine history as the nation remembers late president Ferdinand...
Taiwan travellers take sightseeing ‘flight to nowhere’
TAIPEI — A Taiwanese airline carried around 120 passengers on a "flight to nowhere" on Saturday to view the South Korean resort island of Jeju, before flying...
Stolen Sto. Niño image from Southern Leyte church found after 32 years
A centuries-old statue of the infant Jesus stolen from a parish church in Southern Leyte province has been found after more than three decades. The...
#MaskMasaya: Local retail brand livens up face masks with puns
A local retail brand gave face masks a "happy look" after it incorporated punny and witty statements in its line of face masks. Face masks...
What we know so far: The recent fish kill near Baseco and the controversial...
Palace viewed the criticisms against the Manila Bay project as a smear campaign against the Duterte administration despite possible environmental and health risks to...
WATCH: Lily Collins dazzles in ‘Emily in Paris’ official trailer
Streaming giant Netflix on Thursday released the official trailer for romantic comedy series "Emily in Paris," weeks before it debuts on the platform. The ten-episode...
From ‘2gether’ to F4, ‘BrightWin’ to star in Thai’s ‘Meteor Garden’ remake
(Updated Sept. 21, 2020; 2:40 p.m.) Popular Thai actors Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin, dubbed "BrightWin" by their fans, will star in Thailand's remake...
These already wealthy Filipinos earned billions more despite the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic affected nearly every aspect of business and the economy, shedding a large part of the fortunes of many of the Philippines'...
Crème de la crème: The Philippines’ 10 richest individuals and their ventures
Familiar surnames were included in the Philippines' wealthiest list released by the entrepreneurial magazine Forbes this year. Some of the business moguls made their debut on the...
5 ways our immune responses to COVID vaccines are unique
The Oxford vaccine trial at the center of safety concerns this week highlights the idea that people’s immune systems respond to vaccines differently. We don’t...
Venus: could it really harbor life? New study springs a surprise
Earth’s sister planet, Venus, has not been regarded as a high priority in the search for life. Its surface temperature of around 450°C is...