Political debates have no effect on voting preference, according to studies
Political debates of candidates are ineffective in changing voting preferences but it does increase public interest on the campaign, according to several studies. Televised political...
China says US trade talks progress ‘well received’
BEIJING — The "substantive progress" China and the United States have made in their trade talks has been "well-received" in both countries and around the world,...
Romance Avenue: Couple take to the streets of Cubao for prenup photoshoot
A couple caught the attention of social media users when they held their prenuptial pictorial on the streets of Araneta Center, Cubao. Bjorn and Cat,...
Viral hoax Momo challenge doesn’t pose risks to computers, gadgets
The viral Momo challenge which recently caused panic across the internet does not pose a genuine cyber threat capable of corrupting devices, a top...
Harden’s 42 points help lift Rockets past Celtics
James Harden scored 42 points before fouling out and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five games with a 115–104 victory over the Boston...
Pompeo assures Philippines of U.S. protection in event of sea conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured the Philippines on Friday it would come to its defense if it came under attack in the West Philippine...
Jonas Brothers back together after a 6-year breakup
The popular Disney-born male group Jonas Brothers’ surprise comeback with their first single called “Sucker” after nearly six years got their fans nostalgic. The trio,...
‘Momo challenge’ allegedly affecting kids most likely a hoax
The controversial supposed online game that caused panic of many parents is likely a hoax or a coverup of the real reasons children take...
Hands off my data, users say as Europe hit by record privacy complaints
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — From an airline emailing a couple's travel plans to another customer to a car dealership sending a customer's bank...
Over 9.2 million kilos of garbage produced in Metro Manila, some end up in...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources shared an infographic showing the average daily waste of cities in Metro Manila in 2018 as part...
Securing the 5G future: what’s the issue?
BARCELONA— The security of next-generation 5G networks has dominated this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with conflicting views on the risks of moving...
Duterte appeasing MNLF founder Nur Misuari despite criminal charges
President Rodrigo Duterte admitted he had a hand Nur Misuari’s temporary freedom to travel to Morocco despite the number of pending cases against the...
UK, Australian police help Philippines fight child cybersex trafficking
KUALA LUMPUR — British and Australian police are supporting the Philippines' first center to combat the online sexual abuse of children, launched on Wednesday, as...
Parents are concerned over viral online ‘challenge’ allegedly targeting children
(Updated Feb. 28, 3:25 p.m.) An alleged online "challenge" persuading children to undertake tasks that could lead to serious physical injuries has alarmed parents...
Princeton University newspaper debunks Imee Marcos’ graduation claim
Princeton University college newspaper "The Daily Princetonian" debunked senatorial candidate Imee Marcos' claim that she graduated from the Ivy League university through an article. According...