Explainer: Uproar over Israeli judicial changes – what’s it all about?
JERUSALEM— Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced increasing pressure on Monday to put the brakes on his government's drive to enact sweeping changes to the Israeli judiciary, with...
Japan, US, Philippines to launch security talks —Kyodo
TOKYO— Japan, the United States and the Philippines are preparing to establish a formal framework for high-level ministerial talks on security matters, the Kyodo news...
Pinoy traveler’s ‘anti-offloading’ toga outfit goes viral
A Filipino traveler gained attention online after he wore a toga or academic regalia for his departure at the airport. On March 24, a traveler...
Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the...
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members...
Only verified accounts can vote in Twitter polls from April 15, says Musk
Elon Musk said on Monday only verified Twitter accounts would be eligible to vote in polls starting April 15, a move that the social media company's...
Are grilled balut, overcooked eggs ‘toxic’ for us? Here’s what food techs say
"Not considered detrimental to human health." This was what an organization of food technologists said in response to online claims that consuming grilled "balut" and...
Metro Pacific to acquire P2 billion stake in renewable energy firm
Philippine infrastructure conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp MPI.PS on Tuesday said it signed a deal to acquire a minority stake in renewable energy firm SP New...
‘Fire in the hole’: Why Kitchie Nadal’s photo in Spain is gaining buzz online
Counter-strike with Kitchie Nadal? A photo of Kitchie and her sister in Spain with a backdrop that looked like the setting of a popular computer...
Harvard University offers Tagalog language course, hiring instructor
Do you have what it takes to teach Tagalog at the top-ranked prestigious university in the world? Harvard University in the United States will teach Tagalog...
Explainer: Prince Harry and Elton John’s UK lawsuit
LONDON— Prince Harry, Elton John and five other high-profile figures are suing the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over allegations of phone-tapping and other...
In Arab world, Israel’s crisis dominates the news
GAZA— Arab broadcasters carried rolling coverage of Israeli protests, strikes and political chaos on Monday, drawing the rapt attention of viewers to the internal fight...
Behind-the-scenes: A glimpse of ‘Money cake’ for Blackpink Lisa’s 26th birthday
A fan account released a video showing the look of its "money cake" gifted to a member of Blackpink who celebrated her birthday during...
Healing through art: Young trauma victims create artworks at Nayong Pilipino site
Trigger Warning: The article mentions domestic abuse Young girls who survived domestic abuse were given a chance to express their feelings and heal through art. Nayong...
Filipinos surprised to learn that David Foster, Katharine McPhee are married
When singer Katharine McPhee and musician David Foster graced physician Vicki Belo's home last week, it was not only their mere presence that had...
How to rewire your brain to feel good on Mondays
If you hate Mondays, you’re most certainly in good company. After a couple of days off, many of us have difficulty settling back into...