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...
Too late? DOH draws flak for home care kit plan for mild COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health just started planning the distribution of home care package for COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms after the country recorded a total...
Thai prime minister fined $190 for not wearing face mask
BANGKOK — Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was fined 6,000 baht ($190) on Monday for breaching rules aimed at containing the coronavirus by not wearing a...
Ferdinand Magellan’s death 500 years ago is being remembered as an act of Indigenous...
This week, the Philippines is marking a significant event in the history of European colonialism in the Asia-Pacific region — the 500th anniversary of...
Philippines seeks to lift medical capacity as COVID-19 cases top one million
MANILA — The Philippines announced on Monday that its COVID-19 cases had exceeded one million, as the country sought to boost healthcare capacity to ease strains on...
‘Saddest one million record’: How netizens reacted after Philippines COVID-19 tally exceeds 1 million-mark
"Golden play button" achieved? The Philippines broke another record in Southeast Asia as its total count of confirmed COVID-19 cases has breached the one-millionth mark. The...
Ginebra Gin Kings fans can help pandemic-hit Filipinos through ‘Bagong Tapang’ promo
“Bagong Tapang” is the new “Never Say Die.” With several Filipinos affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, liquor brand Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) is giving...
PSA: OVP calls for additional manpower for telemedicine initiative
The office of Vice President Leni Robredo is looking for more volunteer doctors and non-medical assistance as it boosts its telemedicine operations. Robredo made the...
‘Aswang, leche flan, ambag sa gawaing bahay’: Some Filipinos’ witty takes on community pantry...
Pinoy humor at its best. Witty signages on community pantries are catching attention on social media. Two signages in the Stock Box Community Pantry, an initiative...
Philippines records more than one million COVID-19 cases
MANILA — The Philippines announced on Monday that the total number of coronavirus cases it had recorded had exceeded one million as it continued to record thousands...
Moderna applies for emergency COVID-19 vaccine use in the Philippines
MANILA — U.S. drugmaker Moderna Inc on Monday filed an application for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, Food and Drug Administration...
India’s removal of tweets critical of COVID-19 response deemed ‘dangerous’
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) — The removal of dozens of tweets seen to be critical of the Indian government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is putting...
‘You can be up here too’: Oscar winner H.E.R. tells young Blacks and Filipinos
Filipina American singer-songwriter H.E.R. has a message for young Blacks and Filipinos. H.E.R., who won the best original song for “Fight for You” from “Judas...
Why community pantries can’t be audited the same way as NTF-ELCAC’s funds
A former Commission on Audit official said the budget of community pantries cannot be audited since its funds are from private donors. Former officer-in-charge of...
After Grammys nod, Fil-Am H.E.R. takes home her first ‘Best Original Song’ Oscar
Filipina-American singer and songwriter H.E.R. just added an Oscar trophy to her personal collection after she won the best original song for “Fight For You”...