FACTBOX: E-cigarettes around the world
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, similarly to tobacco and ban all flavors. That could spell trouble for...
‘Abuloy po kay Mokang’: ‘Batang Quiapo’-related signage spotted during Traslacion
A youth council official in Manila chanced upon a signage that referenced the death of a popular character in the primetime action teleserye "Batang...
‘Thirst trap’ and ‘edgelord’ were recently added to the dictionary – so why hasn’t...
A student in my graduate seminar recently mentioned seeing her “niblings” at Thanksgiving. Some of the students in my class were clearly familiar with...
Marcos names Recto as new DOF chief — media
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has appointed congressman Ralph Recto as his finance minister, GMA News reported on Thursday, quoting the lawmaker's wife.
Recto would...
Lawmakers criticize television ad as bid to revise history
MANILA — Philippine opposition lawmakers and rights activists have criticized a television advertisement as an effort to whitewash history after it blamed the country's economic woes...
What Robi Domingo, Donny Pangilinan said about trending video with Kathryn Bernardo
TV host Robi Domingo and actor Donny Pangilinan issued an explanation addressing a trending video during the former's wedding party. The video featured actress Kathryn...
Bird flu found in mammals near Antarctica for the first time, scientists say
Bird flu has made its way into fur and elephant seal populations for the first time on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a team of...
Viral: Pictures of virtual Traslacion 2021 in Roblox resurface
An old virtual celebration of the Traslacion in an open-world gaming system went viral on the X platform as Catholics celebrated the commemoration of...
Over 6 million people turn up for Nazarene feast in Manila
Catholic devotees, estimated to be in the millions, turned up for this year’s feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila. A mammoth crowd, mostly barefoot...
US agency takes first step to mandate anti-drunk driving technology
WASHINGTON — U.S. auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they have begun the process that will eventually force carmakers to adopt new technology to prevent intoxicated...
China urges US to abide by ‘one China principle’, stop arming Taiwan
BEIJING — China urged the United States to abide by the "one China principle" and stop arming Taiwan during two-day military talks held in Washington from Jan. 8-9,...
Fake: Quote card with Sarah Lahbati’s comment on P299 engagement ring issue, Annabelle Rama
Did Kapuso actress Sarah Lahbati take a dig against her mother-in-law in a social media post about the viral P299 engagement ring issue? A screengrab...
Sereno flags ‘FHM International’ using her name, fake signature to solicit money
"Complete fakery." This was what former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said in response to incidences of a page named "FHM International" using her name...
Indonesia, Philippines discuss South China Sea developments — Marcos
MANILA — The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia met on Wednesday to discuss a range of regional issues including developments in the South China Sea...
Bitcoin: Four reasons why the price should surge in 2024
The year 2023 will be remembered as turbulent for cryptocurrencies, with numerous important developments that ultimately helped to “clean up” the space to potentially...