Analysis: Companies wary as Twitter checkmark policy fuels imposter accounts
Twitter's attempt to implement a paid account verification service has attracted imposters spreading misinformation, which experts said could lead major brands to further pull back from...
China says South China Sea should not be ‘hunting ground’ for foreign forces
BEIJING— China firmly opposes any country citing bilateral treaties to interfere in the South China Sea and undermine China's territorial interests and rights, the foreign...
‘Who’s next?’: Cops arrest namesakes of Ferdinand Marcos, Joey de Leon
Trigger Warning: The story includes mention of sexual assault description Reports of two namesakes of known personalities arrested by authorities on different charges gained buzz...
‘Eco-friendly cement’: Building material supplier beefs up portfolio for sustainable construction
A building provider widened its portfolio of construction solutions through the rebranding of its flagship blended cement product. Holcim Philippines on April 18 launched Excel...
From ‘Rottweiler’ to queen: The reinvention of King Charles’ wife Camilla
LONDON— After years of being depicted as the most hated woman in Britain, Camilla, the second wife of King Charles, will be crowned queen on...
OFW with destroyed toy plane shares airline insisted on seeing her after incident
An international airline reportedly insisted on seeing the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) whose toy plane got smashed by the Bureau of Customs after undergoing...
Collab is key: Why a consumer bank launched this initiative in fintech industry
Collaboration is the key when it comes to success. This is what a consumer bank believes as it launched its Open Finance Innovation Hub where...
With a gulp and burp, a bloated star swallows a Jupiter-sized planet
WASHINGTON— In a glimpse of the dismal fate awaiting Earth, scientists for the first time have observed a star, bloated in its old age, swallowing...
Alyssa Valdez, all-women Team Philippines to participate in SEA Games opening
Alyssa Valdez is set to lead an all-female Filipino team at the opening ceremony of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Friday, May 5. Philippine...
‘Plagiarism machines’: Hollywood writers and studios battle over the future of AI
LOS ANGELES— Hollywood writers have for decades penned sci-fi scripts featuring machines taking over the world. Now, they are fighting to make sure robots do not take...
#NoFilter: Old beauty pageant earns buzz anew for ‘no makeup’ concept
An old beauty pageant that features "raw" and "unfiltered" contestants gained buzz anew on a discussion website on Wednesday. A Reddit user on May 3...
Who’s who: Filipino drag queens nominated at 2023 Wowie Awards
A number of Filipino drag queens are up against their counterparts in "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchises at an international award show. World of Wonder (WOW),...
US to help journalists globally defend against legal threats
UNITED NATIONS— The United States on Tuesday launched a program to defend journalists around the world from legal threats aimed at silencing critical voices, a growing tactic...
‘Hindi libre’: Artist reminds clients after receiving Bible verse, prayer offer for portrait request
A Rizal-based artist shared of having an exchange with an individual who sent him a Bible verse when he brought up the topic of...
Who’s who: EXO’s Baekhyun, Jeon Somi, B.I. headlining ‘Overpass: K-pop music concert’
Filipino K-pop multistans are in for a treat! Three K-pop artists, EXO’s Baekhyun, Jeon Somi and B.I. are headlining the upcoming "OVERPASS: K-Pop Music Concert"...