Ethical concerns: NPC flags viral ‘flatline’ video taken by nursing student
The National Privacy Commission reminded healthcare workers to practice caution when taking pictures or videos in the healthcare setting following the viral video posted...
3 Filipina students awarded ‘Women in STEM’ scholarships in UK universities
The United Kingdom (UK) government has awarded scholarships to three Filipina students, allowing them to pursue a one-year master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering,...
Bishop: Church’s true influence is sharing God’s mercy, not chasing ‘likes’
In a world rife with misinformation and “fake news”, a Catholic bishop emphasized on August 6 that the Church’s true influence lies in sharing...
Looking back at the Olympic venues since 1896 – are they still in use?
Olympic Games are big affairs that require massive infrastructure projects to build the various stadiums and venues. Many of the sports have specific requirements –...
Philippines posts $62 million balance of payment surplus in July
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position was a surplus of $62 million in July from a deficit of $155 million in June, the central bank said...
‘Look at it with positivity’: Doctors say collective effort needed to curb asthma
A pediatrician said that addressing asthma early on is an “exciting time” to help children make peace with their condition and train them to...
Why Bogart the Explorer decided to pursue college studies anew in his 40s
"My story isn't one of finishing what I started." Content creator-musician Marco Ho, popularly known as "Bogart the Explorer," shared why he decided to return...
Philippines detects new mpox case, first since December 2023
MANILA (Updated 3:13 p.m.) — The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus in the country, the first since December last year, its health...
Chinalco mulling $2 billion stake in Philippine gold and copper mine, Bloomberg News reports
Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco) 601600.SS is said to eye a stake worth $2 billion in Indophil Resources Phils., in a bid to gain access to...
Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in the South China Sea
BEIJING/MANILA (Updated 12:34 p.m.) — The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, the latest...
China says Philippine vessel ‘deliberately collided’ with Chinese vessel in the South China Sea
BEIJING— China's Coast Guard said a Philippine vessel that had ignored its repeated warnings "deliberately collided" with a Chinese vessel in an "unprofessional and dangerous"...
Mon Confiado promotes movie amid reports of Ileiad’s plea to withdraw complaint
Veteran actor Mon Confiado remained unbothered amid reports of content creator Jeff Jacinto or "Ileiad" appealing for him to withdraw the cybercrime complaint he...
EJ Obiena reacts to viral posts likening him to wafer stick mascot
Asia's top pole vaulter EJ Obiena reacted to internet users suddenly likening his image to that of a local wafer stick mascot. Writer and poet March...
Philippines cash remittances up 2.5% in June
MANILA — Cash remittances rose 2.5% to $2.88 billion in June from a year ago, the Philippine central bank said on Thursday.
Cash remittances through banks...
International ties boost Philippines’ security and economy, DFA chief says
MANILA — The Philippines' increasing international security and economic engagements were for its own benefit and were not targeted at any country, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said on...