Philippine economy dives into recession in worst slump on record
MANILA — The Philippine economy plunged by much more than expected in the second quarter, falling into recession for the first time in 29 years,...
Is Batanes the only coronavirus-free province in the Philippines?
A data analyst claimed that Batanes is the only province without infections of the novel coronavirus despite discrepancies in data trackers. Dr. Peter Clayton from...
‘You have the power to make this right,’ Ely Buendia tells online talent show...
Musician Ely Buendia called on the parties involved in the supposed plagiarism of an online talent show winner to take action and "set an...
Taylor Swift wowed by Folklore-inspired cake art of Filipino Swifties
Taylor Swift was amazed by two Filipino fans who made cakes inspired by her critically acclaimed album "Folklore" to celebrate her success. Siblings John Paul...
Concerns grow as New Zealand, Taiwan record new COVID-19 cases from Philippine travelers
Filipinos aired their fears and concerns on the potential repercussions of reports that New Zealand has recorded two new cases of COVID-19 from the...
Gargling solution flies off Japan’s shelves after governor touts anti-virus effect
TOKYO — Japanese drugstores were stripped bare of gargling solution by Wednesday, a day after the governor of the western prefecture of Osaka suggested it could help fight...
There are 5K members aged 130 in PhilHealth database. But world’s oldest person alive...
The PhilHealth Insurance Corporation overlooked that some of its members in its database are 130 years old amid the controversies the state-run firm is facing. During...
‘Fake youth leader’: ‘Recycling’ of Cardema to National Youth Commission earns disapproval from youth...
(Updated, Aug. 8; 4:24 p.m.) A youth group criticized the return of Ronald Cardema to public office as a commissioner of the National Youth...
‘Galawang troll’: Robredo, Hontiveros decry false news, online threats anew
Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Risa Hontiveros once again criticized alleged trolls spreading false news and hurling threats against them online. Robredo disowned several Facebook...
Pivot to coronavirus: how meme factories are crafting public health messaging
Memes might seem like they emerge “naturally”, circulated by like-minded social media users and independently generating momentum. But successful memes often don’t happen by...
Philippines’ inflation picks up to 2.7% in July
MANILA — The Philippines' annual inflation picked up to 2.7% in July, the fastest pace in six months, driven by increases in transport costs, the country's...
Massive blast rips through Beirut, killing 78 and injuring thousands
BEIRUT — A powerful blast in port warehouses near central Beirut storing highly explosive material killed 78 people, injured nearly 4,000 and sent seismic shockwaves that shattered windows,...
‘Shoot to kill’ QC official issues non-apology clarification on Facebook
The Quezon City official who threatened quarantine violators in a Facebook post reasoned that his post was personal despite him being a public official...
Running ostrich in Quezon City made Filipinos think they’re in Hollywood film ‘Jumanji’
The sudden appearance of a running ostrich in a private subdivision in Quezon City prompted Filipinos to reference the iconic fantasy-adventure film franchise "Jumanji." Videos...
Students launch #PisoParasaLaptop, other fundraising initiatives to buy laptops for online classes
Fundraising initiatives for laptops and other devices for distance learning circulated online amid the looming opening of classes this month. The Department of Education previously...