Recurring Divisoria garbage signals need for proper waste disposal system
The pileup of garbage in Divisoria that Manila Mayor Isko Moreno found during a surprise inspection of the commercial district showed the need to...
Frustration, safety fears at finance firms as protests paralyze Hong Kong
HONG KONG — Finance firms in Hong Kong urged staff on Wednesday to seek safety or work from home as anti-government protests paralyzed the city's business district for the third...
Why Regine Velasquez’s video with Catriona Gray at a concert went viral
Even stars get starstruck. Filipinos noticed Asia's songbird Regine Velasquez looking at Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray with awe when they shared the stage together...
Bretman Rock named Beauty Influencer of Year at E! People’s Choice Awards
Filipino-American beauty vlogger and social media personality Bretman Rock was named the beauty influencer of the year by E! People's Choice Awards. Rock bested other...
Central bank to stay on hold after strong growth
MANILA — The central bank looks certain to leave its policy rate unchanged on Thursday, after stronger-than-expected economic growth in the third quarter and with...
The inspiration behind the national costume of Philippine Miss International bet Patch Magtanong
The national costume of Bb. Pilipinas-Miss International Patch Magtanong during the coronation night of the beauty contest was inspired by the clothing of Tausug...
Amid ongoing UAAP duel, UST fan page recalled the friendship once forged between UP...
As the anticipated basketball match of their teams in the ongoing UAAP Season 82 looms, a fan page of University of Santo Tomas reminded...
South Korea bans liquid e-cigarettes on army bases
SEOUL — The South Korean Army has banned the use and possession of liquid e-cigarettes on its bases for health reasons, the military said...
11/11 Singles Day racks up higher earnings again than US’ Black Friday event
Online shopping destinations Lazada and Shopee were hot topics on social media on Monday, Singles’ Day or what consumers consider the biggest online shopping...
Egyptian transport start-up targets Philippines, Bangladesh after Pakistan launch
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Swvl, an Egyptian startup with an app to book bus tickets, plans to launch operations in the Philippines, Indonesia and Bangladesh by the...
Robredo figures in false viral posts about drug user survey, missing Cabinet meeting
Vice President Leni Robredo denied two fake news posts about her on the subject of survey on drug use and her absence in the...
Catriona Gray counts down favorite Miss Universe coronation night moments
Miss Universe 2018 titleholder Catriona Gray shared her most memorable moments during the coronation night of the international beauty competition which was held in...
Fanbase of BTS member donates goods to Mindanaoans with Gabriela’s help
A fanbase of a K-pop group member donated relief goods to the earthquake-stricken Mindanaoans with the help of Gabriela Women's Party. The fanbase of BTS'...
Hillary Clinton says abuse of female politicians on social media is ‘viral’
LONDON — Female politicians are facing a backlash over women's rights which has been fueled by social media that rewards abusive posts and conspiracy...
US-based filmmaker calls ‘The Kingmaker’ a ‘remake’ of 2003 Filipino-produced documentary
A United States-based filmmaker observed that "The Kingmaker" appears to be a "snub" of a documentary in 2003 on the same subject titled "Imelda." Celine...