Duterte tells Filipinos not to fear anti-terror law
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday told citizens not to fear a new anti-terrorism law, addressing for the first time the controversial legislation that...
Brazil President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
SAO PAULO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, adding in a television interview that he was in...
‘Bakit hindi bumababa ang cases?’: John Manalo enumerates non-COVID efforts of gov’t in video
Former "Goin' Bulilit" actor John Vladimir Manalo on Tuesday highlighted the government's recent activities that are not related to help the country cope with the...
‘You earned cash and iPhone!’ Vico Sotto warns public of online impostor, prize scam
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday warned the public of fake social media accounts using his name to fool people into thinking they are...
Why Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg supports campaign to junk anti-terror law
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined other international personalities who called to revoke the newly signed anti-terrorism law in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte...
WHO reviewing report urging new guidance over airborne spread of coronavirus
GENEVA/CHICAGO — The World Health Organization (WHO) is reviewing a report urging it to update guidance on the novel coronavirus after more than 200...
Local personalities recite Tagalized Charlie Chaplin’s ‘The Great Dictator’ speech in video protest
Actors, lawmakers, activists, journalists and other individuals from different industries came together in one video to recite a Tagalized version of Hollywood icon Charlie...
What lawmakers got wrong: Highlights of 12th House hearing on ABS-CBN franchise
Several members of the House of Representatives on Monday focused on questioning the network's programs and editorial guidelines instead of tackling the legal issues...
TikTok says it will exit Hong Kong market within days
NEW YORK — TikTok will exit the Hong Kong market within days, a spokesman told Reuters late on Monday, as other technology companies including Facebook Inc suspend...
‘Not cringing’: Lualhati Bautista’s take on online comparisons of Vilma and Piolo vs their...
Renowned novelist Lualhati Bautista pointed out that Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto (Sixth District, Batangas) and Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual do not owe her anything in...
Pucker up! Trailer of ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ is now out
Streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday released the official trailer of the sequel of "The Kissing Booth." "The Kissing Booth 2," based on the characters from...
Inflation quickens in June as COVID-19 lockdown eased
MANILA, July 7 (Reuters) - Philippine inflation picked up faster than expected in June as economic activity gradually resumed with the easing one of...
Russia cracks down on marmot hunting after bubonic plague alert
MOSCOW — Russia said on Monday it had stepped up patrols to stop people hunting marmots near its border China and Mongolia after the countries reported possible...
Calls for justice for 15-year-old molestation victim who was later shot dead
The slay case of a teenager allegedly committed by cops in Ilocos Sur was the latest report of local police abuses during the quarantine. A...
The science of how you sound when you talk through a face mask
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The great face mask debate has been had, and most people agree that it’s a good idea to wear one to prevent the...