‘Are we aspiring to top global terrorism index?’: Here’s how Lacson is defending anti-terror...
Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson defended the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 which he principally authored, arguing that the provisions are constitutional. Since the widespread opposition against the...
Bon Appetit editor Adam Rapoport resigns after racially offensive photo resurfaces
Bon Appetit's editor-in-chief, Adam Rapoport, resigned late Monday after a 16-year-old picture of him with brownface resurfaced online and drew harsh criticism, coupled with a...
‘Welcome to China’ roaming alerts on Pag-asa Island caused by mixed cellular signals, says...
The "Welcome to China" and "Welcome to Vietnam" messages received by reporters and officials who visited Pag-asa island on Tuesday were a matter of mixed...
#ArtistsFightBack: Ely Buendia, Saab Magalona and other artists urge performers to oppose anti-terror bill
Ely Buendia, Saab Magalona, Agot Isidro, and some of the country's filmmakers and workers in the creative industry recently expressed their support to junk the anti-terrorism...
#JusticeForMichelleSilvertino: Calls for justice mount for woman who died waiting for bus ride to...
Some personalities and Filipino users took to social media to demand for justice for a mother who died at a footbridge in Pasay City...
Colleagues, fans remember ‘seven legendary decades’ of Anita Linda in Philippine cinema
Tributes poured in for veteran performer Anita Linda, considered the oldest active actress in the entertainment industry, as reports of her passing on Wednesday...
Philippine students face distance learning until COVID-19 vaccine found
MANILA — With schools in the Philippines only due to reopen when a vaccine for COVID-19 has been found, educational authorities are racing to devise a distance...
Coronavirus patients most infectious when they first feel unwell — WHO
GENEVA — Studies show people with the coronavirus are most infectious just at the point when they first begin to feel unwell, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on...
On Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day, DFA’s greeting flooded with history-based anti-Chinese comments
Similar comments about protests and controversies against China were set off under the Department of Foreign Affairs' greeting commemorating the "friendship" between the Chinese...
Gabbi Garcia shuts down faceless Instagram user with ‘#JunkTerrorBillNow’ reply
Kapuso actress Gabbi Garcia made buzz on social media for her reply to a faceless Instagram user whom she shut down with a remark...
In New Zealand, shopping, parties and big hugs mark start of ‘COVID-free’ life
WELLINGTON — New Zealanders hugged and kissed, shopped, and planned parties on Tuesday as the country took off all coronavirus restrictions for the first time in...
‘Prone to abuse’: Critics raise concern over ‘highly regulated gatherings’ provision of Better Normal...
Concerns were raised when another proposed legislative measure recently passed the second reading of the lower chamber which has provisions that highly regulate gatherings...
Cayetano, Sotto send anti-terrorism bill for Duterte’s signature amid lawmakers withdrawing support
The controversial bill against terrorism had been transmitted to Malacañang amid the withdrawal of support from members of the Lower House. On Tuesday, Senate President...
Remembering Antonio Luna’s 121st death anniversary with an online exhibit
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines Juan and Antonio Luna Museum recently put up an online exhibit to honor the life and legacy of Antonio Luna. The...
K-pop boyband BTS’ fans match group’s $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter
SEOUL — Fans of the popular South Korean boy band BTS matched its $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter (BLM) in support of U.S. protests...