Russia crush sorry Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener
MOSCOW - Russia launched the World Cup party in spectacular style when they thrashed a feeble Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match on Thursday to...
Child sex for a dollar on Kenya’s palm-fringed beaches
DIANI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Sixteen-year-old Fatma doesn't bat an eyelid when asked what she has been doing since dropping out of school two...
Does PTV-4’s decision to air Chinese shows violate its own mandate?
PTV-4 is under fire after it agreed to air Filipino-dubbed Chinese shows, prompting a closer look at the state-run network's original function and mandate.
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Why top NBA rookie Donovan Mitchell is driving Filipino fans crazy
One of the National Basketball Association's top rookies from the recently concluded season is coming to Manila and basketball fans are pumped. A look at...
Sofia Andres admits having anxiety disorder. Here’s how it can affect anyone
Sofia Andres recently shared that she will not appear in showbiz-related projects for a month to deal with her anxiety disorder, raising awareness on...
Leni Robredo’s salute in the rain on Independence Day gets cheers and jeers
Photos and videos of Vice President Leni Robredo saluting the Philippine flag under the rain during the Independence Day rites at Rizal Park spread...
Mexico, Canada welcome hosting 2026 World Cup with U.S. despite frayed ties
MOSCOW — The leaders of Mexico and Canada gleefully cheered winning the right to host the 2026 World Cup jointly with the United States on Wednesday, emphasizing...
Social media’s LGBTQ mounts no warm welcome for next MMK episode
Popular drama anthology show "Maalaala Mo Kaya" announced that it will be airing an episode this June on someone who once was part of...
Philippines unlikely to be rice self-sufficient — Duterte
MANILA — The Philippines is unlikely to become self-sufficient in rice production, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday, appearing to contradict his agriculture minister...
Top Philippine judge urges China face court over reef destruction
MANILA — A Philippine Supreme Court judge has called on the government to bring China to court for violating the U.N. Convention on the...
Study confirms higher risk of dengue in kids who got Sanofi vaccine
CHICAGO — An analysis of data on Sanofi's dengue vaccine, which has been given to more than 800,000 school children in the Philippines, confirms it increases...
Yahoo Messenger rides off into the sunset
Yahoo Messenger is slated to discontinue its services on July 17, 2018, prompting many Filipinos to recall their fondest memories of what was once...
What’s in a name? Online debate reveals colorful history and names of bread
A Twitter user from England who posted a photo of bread and calling it a muffin has sparked an online debate about the different...
Has NDRRMC texted you about rains lately? Here’s the important reason why
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has gotten the attention of people who think the disaster agency's consistency in providing safety reminders...
Is tilapia a ‘mutant, skinless, boneless’ fish? A viral meme claims it is
An Internet meme claiming that the popular tilapia fish is a dangerous “mutant” fish has gone viral again prompting the fact-check website Snopes.com to...