‘Urgent call answered’: Gov’t to conduct mass testing of suspected COVID-19 cases soon
The government is eyeing to start the mass testing of persons suspected of having novel coronavirus in the coming week. Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr., the...
Coronavirus: what might more hand washing mean in countries with water shortages?
Different strategies for resisting the spread of the new coronavirus have emerged in different countries. But the one that has cut through everywhere is...
Philippines gets Vietnam commitment to continuous rice supply
MANILA— The Philippines, the world's top rice buyer, said on Thursday it has secured Vietnam's commitment for continuous supply of the staple food, which may...
Intramuros admin takes Filipinos on virtual tour of arts, culture collection without leaving home
As the public stays home in light of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine, the Intramuros Administration recently set up a virtual tour website that...
Pasig hospital, OCD refute alleged viral raid for PPEs, credit-grabbing
Authorities have denied social media posts detailing an alleged raid of medical equipment donated to health workers of a Pasig City private hospital. The social...
‘Dami pa kasing trabaho’: Unbothered by PACC threat, Robredo posts fierce gif
Vice President Leni Robredo remained unbothered by reports that a commissioner of Malacanang's anti-corruption body wanted her to be investigated for "competing" with the...
Legal experts’ take on NBI’s attempt to go after Vico Sotto
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has been summoned by the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday for allegedly violating the Bayanihan to Heal As...
Duterte’s ‘kill’ order during COVID-19 crisis fuels worldwide ‘oust’ trend
Online calls to oust President Rodrigo Duterte using the hashtag #OustDuterteNow made it to the worldwide trends of Twitter after he ordered killing of...
‘Shoot them dead’: Duterte says won’t tolerate lockdown violators
MANILA— President Rodrigo Duterte has warned violators of coronavirus lockdown measures they could be shot for causing trouble and said abuse of medical workers...
Filipino student hopes 3D printer can be lifesaver for doctors
MANILA— A schoolboy in the Philippines has been putting his free time to good use by making dozens of plastic face shields with his home 3D...
Vico Sotto assures residents that nearby COVID-19 facilities are safe: Virus doesn’t go through...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto assured his constituents that the new quarantine facilities developed for the COVID-related cases are safe amid their fears of...
‘Don’t be a fool this April Fools’ Day’: Gov’t agencies warn public against fake...
A number of government agencies warned the public against sharing of fake news and tasteless jokes about the novel coronavirus in light of April...
UP students report being red-tagged over donation drive hotline
The student council of the University of the Philippines Manila claimed that its members were red-tagged after they initiated to help donation drives for...
Loss of taste, smell key COVID-19 symptoms, British scientists’ study says
LONDON— Losing your sense of smell and taste may be the best way to tell if you have COVID-19, according to a study of data collected...
Angel Locsin calls out a tabloid for misleading headline on viral haircut video with...
An offended Angel Locsin called out a local tabloid for the way it framed a report about her fiancé, film producer Neil Arce's, viral video...