Ukraine spy agency says Telegram platform blocks its key bots
Ukraine's military spy agency GUR said on Monday that the management of the Telegram messaging platform has blocked a number of official bots that...
‘Car-centric?’: MMDA’s post about shaded car parking draws flak
The Metro Manila Development Authority received criticisms anew after it posted a reminder telling drivers to park their cars in an area with shade as...
James Clavell’s ‘Shōgun’ is reimagined for a new generation of TV viewers
In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel Shōgun was turned into a TV miniseries, some 33% of American households with a television tuned...
Filipino priest ordained coadjutor bishop of Cook Islands
Filipino missionary priest Fr. Reynaldo Getalado was ordained coadjutor bishop of Rarotonga in the Pacific island nation of Cook Islands on Saturday (Sunday in...
Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts
MANILA (Updated 12:19 p.m.) — Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power and weigh on businesses, but it also takes a...
Collegio Filippino dedicates renovated ‘Blessed Michael McGivney Library’
The Pontificio Collegio Filipino (PCF) celebrated the dedication of its newly renovated library, now known as “The Blessed Michael McGivney Library” on Saturday, April...
China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area
BEIJING/TOKYO — China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media...
Timeline: King Charles set to resume duties after cancer treatment
LONDON — Britain's King Charles will return to public duties on April 30 following nearly three months of treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
The positive news about...
New hangout spots in one Makati City property: Filipino-Italian resto, LGBT friendly bar
Makati Avenue’s I’M Hotel houses a new Filipino-Italian restaurant and a vibrant LGBTQIA+ friendly space, set to open this week. Unveiled last April 17, the...
Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation
ROME— Pope Francis is reportedly considering returning to the United States in September to speak before the United Nations General Assembly. The news was initially...
Oakwood returns to Makati City: What to expect
Oakwood, an esteemed brand under the global leadership of The Ascott Limited, known for serviced residences, has officially returned to the heart of Makati...
TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency...
Rundown: Activities to enjoy at Philippine Book Festival 2024 – Day 4
The National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB) is once again bringing together publishers, authors, educators and readers at this year’s Philippine Book...
Meta to temporarily shut down social media platform Threads in Turkey
Meta Platforms META.O said it would temporarily shut down its social media platform Threads in Turkey from April 29 to comply with an interim order of...
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal
MANILA — The Philippines on Saturday denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an agreement over an escalating maritime dispute in the South China Sea,...