To fresh beginnings: 4 ways to prepare for school opening
Starting a whole new school year can seem daunting whether you’re an incoming college freshman, sophomore, or still in high school. There are new sets of...
Daryl Hall’s Manila concert to feature performance from Todd Rundgren
Legendary singer-songwriter Daryl Hall will hold a concert in Manila in November. Ovation Productions announced that Hall's concert will happen on Nov. 27, 2023 at...
Modess Philippines bags award for menstrual health campaign
Modess Philippines won bronze in the Most Effective Collaboration or Partnership category at the fifth Global Influencer Marketing Awards held on July 20. KFC Australia...
Global food rescue foundation holds first zero waste summit in the Philippines
(Updated Aug. 11, 2023; 12:14 p.m.) Several food industry leaders and sustainability advocates convened on Tuesday at the first zero waste summit in the...
Mobility advocates have suggestions after release of MMDA’s anti-jaywalking video
Better and safer pedestrian lanes were suggested to the Metro Manila Development Authority after it issued a reminder against jaywalkers along EDSA. The traffic authority on August...
Australian artist BIRDEE 王煒 ready for Manila tour
Australia-based recording artist BIRDEE 王煒 is in Manila for the first leg of her Southeast Asian tour. Coming from Asian descent, BIRDEE 王煒 takes special...
Mystery, confusion hound news of rapper Lil Tay, brother’s death
Claire Hope, also known as controversial social media star and rapper Lil Tay and her brother, Jason Tian, were announced dead on Thursday (Philippine time) but...
GCash to charge fee for cash-in transaction from linked BPI, UnionBank accounts
Users of a digital wallet service will soon be charged a convenience fee for cashing in their money from two private banks. In its help...
Bad dreams? Provincial exorcism office shares tips on how to avoid nightmares
An exorcism office has a suggestion for Filipinos who want to get rid of bad dreams. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando (RCASF) – Office...
‘Night shift jobs’: Commuters call for extension of Metro Manila railway operations
Online Filipinos are hopeful for the extension of railway operations in Metro Manila that could serve night or graveyard shift workers and other commuters...
Viral: Mascot resembling Jollibee spotted in Austria
An alternate Jollibee mascot amused several Filipinos on social media for its odd appearance as compared to the official one. The mascot was caught on...
Miracle at Fátima? World Youth Day pilgrim receives her sight after Communion at Mass
“I opened my eyes and I could see perfectly,” said Jimena, a 16-year-old Spanish World Youth Day pilgrim who said she miraculously recovered her...
Sports anchor Tito Mikee’s post about tattoo cover-up opens talks about ‘tattoo discrimination’
Talks about discrimination of tattoed people were discussed online after sports anchor Mikee Reyes shared an experience where he was asked to cover his...
How Barbie Forteza reacted to Jak Roberto’s ‘anti-silos class’ with actors
Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza, the other half of the JakBie tandem, reacted to her longtime boyfriend's post acknowledging the viral "anti-silos class" memes Filipinos...
Philippine economy grows 4.3% in second quarter as spending slows
MANILA— The Philippine economy slowed for a third straight quarter in April-June from last year, the statistics agency said on Thursday, dragged down by higher...