Senator’s face, name in donated mobile clinic revives display debate
(Update 2: April 29 at 11:30 a.m.) Pictures of Sen. Risa Hontiveros' mobile health clinic revived the lingering issue over politicians' displays of their...
Questions, concerns raised over Ombudsman’s decision to clear cops involved in Manila secret jail
The Commission on Human Rights and other concerned Filipinos questioned the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman for dismissing the charges against police...
Citing student and teachers’ fatigue, DepEd urged to reconsider proposed reduced summer break
Some students and other concerned Filipinos called on the Department of Education to rethink its plan of cutting short the two-month summer break into six...
Filipino collector amasses super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys
APALIT, Philippines — From the age of 5, Filipino graphic artist Percival Lugue has had a passion for collecting toys from fast-food restaurant chains like McDonald's, Burger...
Even quarantine phases are mutating: Netizens lament ‘confusing’ flexible MECQ proposal
Metro Manila mayors have recommended a new type of quarantine phase called "flexible modified enhanced community quarantine." In an interview with GMA’s “Unang Balita” on...
Data privacy concerns as ‘Wowowin’ launches Facebook selfie competition
Online users raised privacy concerns over a Facebook post of a variety show asking Filipinos to share their information online for a chance to...
Pioneer community pantry now serves as drop-off point for donations to other pantries
To further efficiently serve Filipinos, Ana Patricia Non of the Maginhawa Community Pantry announced that it will serve as a drop-off center for donations...
PSA: Biker’s manual in English, Filipino to be distributed for free to public soon
A bike manual for cyclists, motorists and other road users was finally released in English and Filipino last week. The Department of Transportation partnered with...
Kit Thompson earns accolades for best actor win at WorldFest-Houston international film festival
Celebrities congratulated actor Kit Thompson for bagging the "Best Actor" award in the Panorama Asia category of the recently concluded 54th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival...
Philippines to ban travelers from India over highly contagious variant
MANILA — The Philippines will ban travelers coming from India to prevent the spread of a new variant blamed for a huge surge in cases in the...
‘Never mind number of deaths?’: Duque slammed for optimistic view at Philippines’ above 1...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III viewed the alarming one million recorded cases in the country as a chance to reach a million recoveries. Duque's optimism...
Duterte is like Lapu-Lapu: Citing China ties, netizens find comparison is off
Filipino online users countered the claims of Palace spokesperson that the President Rodrigo Duterte is like Filipino hero Lapu-Lapu (also Lapulapu) who does not revere any foreigner. The...
Rabiya Mateo brings education advocacy to Miss Universe stage as voting for Top 21...
Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo reiterated her advocacy for education in an introduction video as the voting for the top 21 Miss Universe candidates commenced. The...
PhilPost issues Santo Niño de Cebu stamp
A commemorative stamp has been issued by the Philippine Postal Corp. to celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the country. The stamp was launched...
Almost a decade ago, Maui Taylor worked with Oscar-winning Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung
Actress Maui Taylor was considered "lucky" by some Filipinos after it was learned that she previously worked with Oscar-winning South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung...