‘Astig’: How a 74-year-old female jeepney driver wowed netizens
"Astig." This was how social media users described a 74-year-old female jeepney driver who went viral after student commuters shared a picture of her driving...
PSA: You can report earthquake intensities to Phivolcs. Here’s how
Felt the ground shaking? Did you know you can report earthquakes to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology or Phivolcs through your phone? The government...
Bank takes measures to address online posts after alleged exec criticized Robredo
A universal bank said it had taken measures to address offensive social media posts of its officers and employees following a Twitter post that...
Ayn Bernos warns followers of Telegram scammer using her photos
Miss Universe Philippines 2021 top 16 finalist Rousanne "Ayn" Bernos warned social media users about a sketchy Telegram user using her pictures as profile...
Albay diocese welcomes aid for Mayon evacuees
The Diocese of Legazpi is accepting donations for thousands of evacuees from the danger zone of the country’s most active volcano amid its continuing...
‘Hidden issue’: NGO brings to light abuse of Senior citizens with impaired vision
A non-government organization raised awareness on the "hidden issue" of abuse of visually impaired Senior citizens in line with a global advocacy event. Called World...
#Freshbeginnings: Makati Shangri-La Hotel to reopen in August
A luxury hotel in Makati City teased its guests with its much-anticipated reopening on Facebook. Makati Shangri-La Hotel, which has been closed to the public...
Philippines may not move in lockstep with Fed on rates
MANILA— The U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy actions now are seen less of a factor for the Philippine central bank's decision-making, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas...
‘#EarthquakePH’ trends online as Pinoys report tremors on June 15
(Updated; Jube 15, 11:34 a.m.) Reports of an earthquake filled local Twitter as Filipinos took to the platform to inform fellow citizens that they...
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Batangas
(UPDATED 11:37 a.m.) An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Batangas on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
Its epicenter was traced 13.77°North, 120.51°East...
Disney sets date for new ‘Star Wars’ film, delays ‘Avatar’ sequels
Walt Disney Co on Tuesday announced that a new "Star Wars" film will reach theaters in 2026 but said it would postpone the release...
Disaster tourism? Post about ‘safe’ viewing sites for Mayon Volcano eruption draws flak
Disaster tourism? This was what some Filipinos said after information detailing how to view the erupting Mayon Volcano circulated on social media. Department of Tourism-Bicol Regional Director...
Palawan church leaders call for focus on agriculture, tourism instead of mining
The Catholic Church in Palawan Island said the local economy should prioritize agriculture and tourism over mining. In an open letter published Monday, the church...
Greenpeace activists climb Deutsche Bank building to protest investment policies
FRANKFURT – Greenpeace activists on Wednesday scaled Deutsche Bank's DBKGn.DE headquarters in Frankfurt and strung a large yellow banner to protest the climate investment policies of the...
Rundown: Where to donate funds, relief goods for Albay evacuees amid Mayon Volcano unrest
Calls for donations were launched on social media to help the evacuees in Albay amid the unrest of Mayon Volcano. Mayon Volcano, which is considered the...