Foreign states rush high-risk Sudan evacuation, some foreign citizens hurt
U.S. evacuates staff in operation from Djibouti
UK says armed forces got its embassy staff out
Fierce battles have continued during Eid holiday
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‘DOH will pump it’: Gov’t agency’s unusual tweet earns int’l attention
A certain tweet from the official account of the Department of Health earned international attention over the weekend. This gained traction after the government agency...
Why a telco firm used emergency alert for SIM card advisory
A telecommunications provider explained why it used the emergency alerts to remind its subscribers of the looming SIM card registration deadline. The deadline for SIM...
Malate Church declared ‘important cultural property’
The National Museum of the Philippines has declared the Our Lady of Remedies Parish Church complex in Manila’s Malate district as an “important cultural...
Australia says discovery of WW2 shipwreck ends ‘tragic’ maritime chapter
SYDNEY— Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday that the wreck of a Japanese merchant ship, sunk in World War Two with 864 Australian...
Philippines, China to set up more lines of communication to resolve maritime issues
Philippines in series of meetings with U.S., China
Ties are more than South China Sea dispute, Manila says
Manila reaffirms adherence to One...
TikTok star Yukii Takahashi, TV actor Wilbert Ross to star in upcoming digital series
TikTok star Yukiii Takahashi and TV actor Wilbert Ross will debut as a love team in an upcoming digital series that is set to...
‘Bagong anyo, hindi basura’: Animated video series teaches kids about reycling
An animated series on YouTube seeks to educate younger Filipinos about being more environmentally conscious as the country deals with a plastic pollution crisis. Animated...
Rundown: Programs for Filipinos that boost UK-Philippines ties this 2023
The British Council in the Philippines, the United Kingdom’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is beefing up the linkages between UK...
Boobay’s seizure on air a reminder to Pinoys to give priority to health
Comedian-host Boobay shocked viewers when he experienced a medical emergency while appearing as a guest on Boy Abunda's talk show. The comedian appeared on GMA Network's...
Twitter drops ‘government-funded’ label on media accounts, including in China
Twitter dropped the "Government-funded" and "China state-affiliated" labels, which implies government involvement in editorial content, from the accounts of various global media organizations, their...
People lost faith in childhood vaccines during COVID pandemic, UNICEF says
LONDON— People all over the world lost confidence in the importance of routine childhood vaccines against killer diseases like measles and polio during the COVID-19...
Robots vs COVID-19: Hong Kong used these machines to contain pandemic
POK FU LAM, Hong Kong — Robots designed to contain the spread of a deadly disease might seem like science fiction material. These technological advancements,...
Theme park treats Thomasians with special ticket rate for three months
Thomasians are in for a treat. Popular amusement park Enchanted Kingdom (EK) announced that former and current members of the Thomasian community can enjoy special rates...
The US is about to blow up a fake warship in the South China...
As part of a joint military exercise with the Philippines, the U.S. Navy is slated to sink a mock warship on April 26, 2023,...