Profit over safety? Two politicians’ decisions for Cavite to return to normal draw flak...
Two politicians sought to continue daily operations in Cavite despite advisories from state seismologists on the Taal Volcano eruption. Vice Mayor Charlie Natanauan of Talisay,...
Celebrity couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s breakup sends social media to a frenzy
The confirmed breakup of celebrity couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre broke the hearts of fans online. Their names and the name of their love...
Donnalyn Bartolome did a Freaky Friday switch with a poor family
A video showing Filipino singer Donnalyn Bartolome switching lives with a poor family was not completely welcomed by those who point out how people's...
Taal Volcano recharging, scientist says, as shops, hotels told to keep shut
MANILA — A restive volcano has a high risk of eruption as it is "recharging" with fresh magma and rising emissions of toxic gas,...
Reopening of Tagaytay businesses despite possible Taal eruption is worrying some people
Many commercial establishments in Tagaytay City recently reopened despite their proximity to the Taal Volcano, over which an Alert Level 4 or ongoing explosions...
Filipino slang word ‘layogenic’ is the BBC’s ‘Word of the Day’
A rather recent Filipino coinage "layogenic" was featured on BBC Two, the second flagship channel of British Broadcasting Corporation, as its "Word of the...
Evacuees pray for safety at Sunday mass amid Taal Volcano threat
Hundreds of people who have fled their homes near Taal volcano attended a Catholic mass at a temporary shelter on Sunday, praying for safety amid...
Duterte’s ‘true’ legacy is defined by extrajudicial killings and waving sovereign rights, critics say
Filipinos presented arguments against the launching of the Duterte Legacy Campaign that aims to present the administration's supposed accomplishments halfway through the term. Initiated by...
Batangas residents retrieve animals, belongings amid threat of volcano eruption
AGONCILLO, Philippines — Thousands of residents under orders to evacuate from a town near Taal Volcano were allowed to briefly visit homes on Friday to rescue their...
Newly elected NCCA head Nick Lizaso’s ties with Imelda Marcos was questioned online
The National Commission for the Culture and Arts (NCCA)’s newly elected chairman Nick Lizaso got a spotty record for his ties with Imelda Marcos. NCCA...
Lone Batangueño calls out Erwin Tulfo for harsh remarks against Taal horse owners
A viral video showed a Batangueño calling out radio personality Erwin Tulfo after he lambasted them for leaving the horses following the mandated evacuation...
The ‘yorme’ of Bauan, Batangas: Evacuee turns heads with donated elegant suit
A certain evacuee in an elementary school-turned-evacuation center amused volunteers and his fellow Batangueños with his newly acquired suit that he got from clothing...
Indonesia and the Philippines are night and day when it comes to dealing with...
Following the recent standoff between China and Indonesia, some Filipinos raised comparisons on Indonesia’s stance compared to President Rodrigo Duterte’s leniency in asserting the...
Abby Binay bares tactless personal messages over her skin color
The message that Makati City Mayor Abigal Binay received on Facebook referring to the skin color of the Binay family is the latest among...
Reasons why the Supreme Court dismissed Falcis’ same-sex marriage case
The Supreme Court’s dismissal of the same-sex marriage case was mainly due to technicalities and procedural failures on the part of the petitioners who...