Caught by lens: Long lines, lack of buses, other commuter woes prevail amid COVID-19...

Photos of long queues along the EDSA Busway route showed the prevailing problems of public transport amid the still raging coronavirus pandemic. This was seen...

AstraZeneca says antibody treatment failed in preventing COVID-19 in exposed patients

Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday a study of its monoclonal antibody treatment, AZD7442, did not meet the main goal of preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in people...
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Saving oceans one click at a time: Search engine lets users recover sea-bound plastic

In the quest to help sustain the environment, an advocate of zero-waste lifestyle raised awareness about a search engine that helps users save oceans from...
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Politically motivated? Palace accuses ICC prosecutor after request to probe ‘war on drugs’

Is the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court against the Duterte administration? Such comments came after some Filipinos learned of the Palace's reaction following...

‘Benteng Trese’: Filipino artists recreate Alexandra Trese in 20 local art styles

An online platform of artists shared a graphic that showcased various renditions of "Alexandra Trese" from Netflix's first Filipino animated series. On Monday, the platform...

How do COVID-19 vaccines work? Pharmacist on Tiktok explains

With many Filipinos still hesitant to get COVID-19 jabs, a registered pharmacist explained how coronavirus vaccines work on TikTok. Ramon Christian Larga, known as Arshie...

K-drama fans thrilled amid reports of Park Seo-joon joining MCU

Fans of K-drama star Park Seo-joon are stoked after rumored reports that the actor will become the latest member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “PARK...
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Responding to Duterte’s remarks vs anti-vaxxers, netizens enumerate factors why some remain unvaccinated for...

Grievances against the lack of COVID-19 vaccine supply were raised after President Rodrigo Duterte shrugged off those who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19...
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Munimuni makes bittersweet comeback

(Updated 4:18 p.m.) Filipino indie band Munimuni returned from an eight-month-long hiatus with another song, but set forth the departure of their guitarist and...

Wasabi the Pekingese won Westminster Dog Show with pride and lots of steps, says...

NEW YORK — Wasabi, a fuzzy Pekingese with a black and brown face and soulful eyes, was the top dog in New York on...
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‘Trese’ co-creator teases fans with snippet of racing scene from Netflix adaptation with these...

Warning: Article contains spoilers.  Is it a race? In a tweet, "Trese" co-creator Budjette Tan shared a scene from the series' Netflix adaptation where its titular...

Philippines suspends decision to scrap VFA with United States

MANILA — The Philippines has suspended for the third time its decision to scrap a two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, its foreign minister...

Philippines prolongs COVID-19 curbs in NCR, more areas under strict quarantine

MANILA, June 14 — Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday extended partial coronavirus curbs in the capital and nearby provinces until end-June, but placed more areas...

International Criminal Court prosecutor requests green light for probe into Philippines killings

THE HAGUE (Updated June 15, 2021; 8:59 a.m.) —The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court asked it on Monday for authorization to open a...

South Korea eases COVID-19 restrictions on concerts, sports games

SEOUL — South Korea began easing restrictions on large concerts and sports events on Monday after announcing last week it would loosen a series of coronavirus curbs as...