TikTok users, K-pop fans say they helped sabotage Trump rally with false registrations
TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music took partial credit for inflating attendance expectations at a less-than-full arena at President Donald Trump's first political...
Unofficial pubmat announcing COVID-19 cases goes viral for giving ‘wedding invitation’ vibe
An "invitation-like" design of a reportedly unofficial publication material announcing positive cases of COVID-19 at Cagayan de Oro is making the rounds on social...
‘Boycott’ calls vs local cookie brand launched as leaked lewd chats of executives surfaced...
A local cookie brand came under fire online over the weekend after testimonies of alleged inappropriate behavior of its staff and its chief executive...
‘Sexual abuse will never be tolerated’: School probes employee for suggestive comment about Kakie...
(Updated July 29 at 7:57 a.m.) An Ayala-owned chain of private high schools on Sunday said that it is currently investigating the allegations against...
Pope says coronavirus should spark new environmental awareness
VATICAN CITY — The drastic reduction in pollution during coronavirus lockdowns around the world should lead to greater concern for the environment as restrictions are...
Wirecard says missing $2.1 billion likely do not exist; withdraws results
Wirecard AG said on Monday that there was a likelihood that the missing amount of 1.9 billion euros ($2.13 billion; $1 = 0.8941 euros) ...
Wirecard CEO quits as search for missing billions hits dead end in Asia
FRANKFURT/MANILA — The chief executive of Wirecard resigned on Friday after the search for $2.1 billion ($1 = 0.8921 euros) of cash missing from the embattled electronic...
Angel Locsin trends anew after photos of curvy figure made rounds online
Angel Locsin, dubbed as real-life "Darna," on Friday gained praises anew after photos of her curvy figure surfaced and made rounds on social media. Reports...
A glimpse at the ‘new normal’ set up of fast food chains in the...
After the national government allowed the reopening of food establishments early this week, fast food chains in the Philippines intensified the implementation of safety...
Wirecard scrambles to find missing $2.1 billion as loan crunch looms
BERLIN — Wirecard's auditor has refused to sign off its 2019 accounts over a missing $2.1 billion ($1 = 0.8912 euros), sending its shares...
What happens when you share photos on editing apps like FaceApp
Security concerns about Russian-based FaceApp resurfaced anew nearly a month after the emergence of clone or ghost accounts on Facebook. FaceApp, released in 2017, is a mobile application that allows users to generate...
At UP Baguio, cats also undergo temperature check
Like students, teachers and visitors of University of the Philippines Baguio, cats are also undergoing temperature check to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In its...
Japan shoppers queue, crash website for Uniqlo’s washable masks
TOKYO — Japanese shoppers queued at Uniqlo stores and crashed its website on Friday as the clothing chain began selling face masks with breathable fabric used in...
So you think investing in fever screening can curb the spread of COVID-19? Think...
As lockdowns are lifted, procedures are being put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Along with physical distancing, hand sanitisation and wearing...
Videos claiming Taal Volcano’s eruption turned out to be thunderstorms
Fears about the possible Taal Volcano eruption surfaced anew after videos of lightning near the area made rounds Thursday night. Last January, the world saw the Philippines’ small, active Taal Volcano emitting huge plumes of ash...