‘Does not belong to the zoo’: Manila Zoo told after baby lion ‘Isla’ donation
The Manila Zoo on Monday introduced its newest member, a young lioness named "Isla" in a Facebook post. Isla was donated by the Manila Achievers Lions...
US, Philippines reach deal on temporary relocation of some Afghan refugees
WASHINGTON — The United States and the Philippines have reached a deal to allow "a limited number" of Afghans to transit through the Philippines to...
US condemns ‘dangerous actions’ by China against Philippine vessels
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department condemned "dangerous actions" by China on Monday against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.
READ: China says Philippine vessel ‘deliberately...
IT company unveils marketplace platform, eSIM for hassle-free travel
An information technology company launched its marketplace platform and eSIM, which provide travelers with hassle-free travel, as part of its Travel Safely, Connect Freely...
First aid tips vs asthma attack due to vog
The Philippine Red Cross released a first-aid guide to people who might experience asthma attacks due to the volcano smog (vog) from Taal Volcano...
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...