Fake news flies when government officials go on trips
Even as social media's crackdown on fake news picks up steam, government junkets continue as a weapon of choice in the rotation of mudslinging topics.
Airlines back creation of global drone registry — IATA
The world's airlines are backing the development of a United Nations-led global registry for drones, as a rise in near collisions by unmanned aircraft and commercial jets fuels safety concerns, an executive of their trade group said on Tuesday.
Thailand taps tourists to fight human trafficking—and keep the country smiling
At Bangkok's main Suvarnabhumi airport, a video repeats scenes of tourists visiting Thailand's sunny beaches and its vibrant nightlife, but at the end comes a warning.
Stocks: Cautious on China data; Philippines slides to over 11-month low
Stock markets in southeast Asia were largely cautious on Tuesday as investors weighed up a mixed bag of economic data out of China while the Philippine index slumped to an over-11-month low.
Can La Union handle waves of tourists from Boracay?
Could La Union be the new go-to party place after Boracay's popular week-long festival, known as LaBoracay, was canceled following the government's closure of...
Facebook data breach or Comeleak: Which could have a bigger impact?
Facebook recently admitted that information on most of its 2 billion users are vulnerable after a data scandal involving political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica....
Holocaust apologia in the Duterte-Robredo era
The president and the vice president committed Holocaust-related gaffes. They both issued apologies, but the manner in doing so are dissimilar.
Liberal Party members made no excuse for Holocaust memorial photo-op
Now we hear from Vice President Leni Robredo who was in the photo at the Holocaust memorial that drew flak.
Revisiting Freddie Roach’s finest works with Manny Pacquiao
There’s no doubt that Roach is a maestro, and Pacquiao was his masterpiece. Here are their finest moments that made boxing history.
Facebook to face class action lawsuit over facial recognition technology
A U.S. federal judge ruled on Monday that Facebook Inc must face a class action lawsuit alleging that the social network unlawfully used a facial recognition process on photos without user permission.
Toyota to launch ‘talking’ vehicles in United States in 2021
Toyota Motor Corp plans to start selling U.S. vehicles that can talk to each other using short-range wireless technology in 2021, the Japanese automaker said on Monday, potentially preventing thousands of accidents annually.
China Q1 GDP grew 6.8%, slightly more than expected
China's economy grew 6.8 percent in the first quarter of 2018 from a year earlier, official data showed on Tuesday, slightly above expectations and unchanged from the previous quarter.
A city adjusting: First week in Metro Manila without Uber
Regular Uber riders transfer to Grab on Monday.
Why people are enraged at Franco Mabanta’s pro-fat shaming stance
Body positivity has been advocated by lots of celebrities, but one personality stood out when he announced he is "100% in favor of fat-shaming." Franco Mabanta,...
Liberal Party members posing at a Holocaust memorial: Sense and sensibilities
The photo showing some of the LP's senior members did not seem to strike the right chord. Can it be defended?