What Eddie Garcia’s film, TV colleagues are saying about his passing away
The passing of Eddie Garcia, a seasoned actor, on June 20 saddened his colleagues in the entertainment industry who recall his legacy and impact...
Pokemon Go creators release Harry Potter mobile game Wizards Unite
LOS ANGELES — The creators of mobile gaming phenomenon Pokemon Go unleashed a new game on Thursday that features Harry Potter and other characters from the wizarding...
Why food delivery app GrabFood will soon penalize ‘no-show’ incidents
A food delivery service app announced that it will soon penalize users who cancel their orders in the middle of transactions. GrabFood announced on its...
Researchers found shipworms in Bohol with a unique diet—rocks
A new species of shipworm or a clam with a worm-like body found in Bohol was introduced by a group of scientists this week. What’s...
Philippine central bank stands pat, but signals further easing as global risks rise
MANILA — The Philippine central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady on Thursday, but left the door open to further policy easing to guard...
Eroding trust in vaccines leaves populations vulnerable, global study finds
LONDON — Trust in vaccines, one of the world's most effective and widely-used medical products, is highest in poorer countries but weaker in wealthier...
What senators are saying about Duterte’s approach on sea collision
(Updated June 21 at 3:51 p.m.) The response of President Rodrigo Duterte on a Chinese trawler's ramming of an anchored Filipino fishing boat after...
Filipino vlogger’s content on father’s death sparks debate
A vlogger defended himself after some viewers criticized a video he uploaded showing him receiving news that his father passed away. YouTube vlogger Keith Talens...
Metro Pacific eyes $2 billion valuation in hospital unit stake sale
MANILA — Metro Pacific Investments Corp expects its hospital unit to be valued at $2 billion as it sells a minority stake in the healthcare...
KAPA and its controversial ‘donation’ scheme: Religious freedom vs SEC rules?
The provision on religious freedom was cited by some supporters of the controversial KAPA organization as basis to challenge the decision of the government...
Filipinos in Hong Kong are being warned
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong advised Filipinos to avoid hot spots as widespread protests are staged. The demonstrations are against the proposed extradition bill,...
SE Asia should ban imports of foreign trash — environmentalists
BANGKOK — Environmental groups called on Tuesday for Southeast Asian countries to ban waste imports from developed countries to help tackle a plastic pollution crisis,...
US-Philippines treaty floated as debate on sea ramming incident heats up
The Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines was floated as an option that could be invoked after a Chinese trawler...
Hong Kong protests make Filipinos reflect on the Philippines’ political climate
The massive protests in Hong Kong over a controversial extradition bill made some Filipinos perceive how such movements could also be done to resist...
Filipinos who serve in ranking posts in governments around the world
In May 2019, Filipino-Kiwi lawyer Paulo Garcia was announced as a member of Parliament of New Zealand. Garcia is the first Filipino to attain a...