Philippines among world’s ‘most stressful’ countries for learner drivers — report
The Philippines was included in the list of the "most stressful countries" for learner drivers, based on a popular American driver's education app.
Last October...
‘Cake flopped’: Toddler accidentally kicks father’s surprise birthday cake in Cebu
A toddler accidentally kicked her father's surprise birthday cake. Two-year-old Thalia Elise Alisoso was fast asleep when her mother, Hyacinth, entered the bedroom at midnight...
D’Angelo, trailblazing neo-soul singer, dies at 51, family says
Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, died at the age of 51 on Tuesday "after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,"...
Albay diocese launches ‘Bantay Project’ to monitor public works
A Catholic diocese has launched a citizen-led initiative to promote transparency and accountability in government projects across Albay province. The announcement came during a Mass...
LTO urged to act after video shows driver speeding while filming himself
The attention of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) was called to a video showing an individual speeding on a road while appearing to record...
Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures
KUALA LUMPUR — Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff,...
ICC judges disqualify ICC prosecutor Khan from Duterte case, court document shows
Khan disqualified due to conflict of interest in Duterte case
Duterte's defence argued Khan's past role compromised impartiality
Deputy prosecutor Niang handling Duterte...
‘Walang iwanan’: What to pack in your pet’s ‘Go Bag’ for emergencies
As more Filipinos take steps to prepare for natural disasters by packing their own emergency “Go Bags,” several organizations are reminding the public not to...
Flu precautions shared as cases rise among Filipinos
With more Filipinos reporting symptoms like cough, colds, fever and fatigue, tips on preventing and managing influenza-like illnesses are making rounds online. This comes after...
Bishop renews call to protect IPs: ‘They are also God’s children’
A Catholic bishop has urged the faithful and local authorities to respect and defend the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs), stressing that they, too,...
‘Never out of reach’: Generics Awareness Month spotlights access to affordable, quality healthcare
Generics Awareness Month was celebrated nationwide last September under the theme: “Generics, Kalusugan ng Bawat Pilipino!”
This annual observance highlights the importance of generic medicines...
‘Per household sana’: Manila gov’t to expand care kit distribution beyond select groups
Residents called for equal access or a more inclusive distribution of the "Manila Vital Care Kit" after the city government posted about giving emergency...
Asian currencies subdued; Thai baht, Philippine peso edge lower
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
152.420
152.27
-0.10 Sing dlr
1.298
1.2982
+0.02 Taiwan dlr
30.668
30.696
+0.09 Korean won
1426.500
1424.5
-0.14 Baht
32.568
32.50
-0.21 Peso
58.211
58.122
-0.15 Rupiah
16555.000
16555
0.00 Rupee
88.670
88.67
0.00 Ringgit
4.224
4.225
+0.02 Yuan
7.134
7.1321
-0.03 Change...
Historic Marian image returns to Sta. Cruz Church’s main altar after a century
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila on Friday led the solemn enthronement of the historic image of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Manila at the...
Laguna residents back governor’s move to suspend F2F classes amid earthquake threat
Some Laguna residents expressed support for Gov. Sol Aragones’ decision to shift all public and private schools in the province to distance learning for...